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Mustard vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mustard and candy bar

  • Mustard has more selenium; however, candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11764% more than mustard.
  • Mustard has 7 times more selenium than candy bar. While mustard has 33.5µg of selenium, candy bar has only 4.7µg.
  • Candy bar has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of candy bar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mustard, prepared, yellow and Candies, peanut bar.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more IronIron +66%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +612.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +129.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +945.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +515.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1038.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218471.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +971.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +5132.5%
Contains more OtherOther +87.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +314.4%
Contains more FatsFats +909%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +713%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +666.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1276%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 153mg 11764%
Copper 0.074mg 0.774mg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 10.65g 66%
Selenium 33.5µg 4.7µg 52%
Fats 3.34g 33.7g 47%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 7.922mg 46%
Sodium 1104mg 156mg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 16.721g 36%
Manganese 0.422mg 1.243mg 36%
Zinc 0.64mg 3.94mg 30%
Phosphorus 108mg 308mg 29%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 4.1mg 25%
Protein 3.74g 15.5g 24%
Calories 60kcal 522kcal 23%
Saturated fat 0.214g 4.678g 20%
Folate 7µg 75µg 17%
Magnesium 48mg 110mg 15%
Carbs 5.83g 47.4g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.83mg 12%
Iron 1.61mg 0.97mg 8%
Potassium 152mg 407mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.14mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 78mg 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Choline 22.4mg 29.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.83g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 42.22g N/A
Fiber 4g 4.1g 0%
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.385mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Candy bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Mustard
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.464g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 948mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.