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Mustard vs. Caraway spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mustard and caraway spice

  • Mustard has more selenium, while caraway spice has more iron, fiber, copper, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and manganese.
  • Caraway spice's daily need coverage for iron is 183% higher.
  • Caraway spice contains 65 times less sodium than mustard. Mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, while caraway spice contains 17mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow and Spices, caraway seed.

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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 184% 207% 119% 609% 303% 150% 243% 2.2% 170% 66%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +437.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +993.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +788.8%
Contains more IronIron +908.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1129.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +759.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +425.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +208.1%

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 70% 6% 50% 0% 96% 87% 68% 0% 83% 0% 0% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +594.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +538.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +414.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.3%
~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
20% 15% 50% 10% 6%
Protein: 19.77 g
Fats: 14.59 g
Carbs: 49.9 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +748.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +428.6%
Contains more FatsFats +336.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +755.9%
Contains more OtherOther +74.2%

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
6% 65% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.272 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +226.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +322.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Caraway spice DV% diff.
Iron 1.61mg 16.23mg 183%
Fiber 4g 38g 136%
Copper 0.074mg 0.91mg 93%
Phosphorus 108mg 568mg 66%
Calcium 63mg 689mg 63%
Magnesium 48mg 258mg 50%
Sodium 1104mg 17mg 47%
Zinc 0.64mg 5.5mg 44%
Selenium 33.5µg 12.1µg 39%
Manganese 0.422mg 1.3mg 38%
Potassium 152mg 1351mg 35%
Protein 3.74g 19.77g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.379mg 24%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.36mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 3.606mg 19%
Fats 3.34g 14.59g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 3.272g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.383mg 17%
Carbs 5.83g 49.9g 15%
Calories 60kcal 333kcal 14%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 2.5mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 7.125g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.214g 0.62g 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 18µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Folate 7µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 11.9g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 0.64g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Choline 22.4mg 24.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.244mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.756mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 1.218mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 1.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.361mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.867mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 1.037mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.55mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard Caraway spice
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
37%
Caraway spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
205%
Caraway spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.406g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 1087mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Caraway spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170918/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.