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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% 6.5% 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% 22% 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 +233%
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 Opinion
Calories 60kcal 333kcal Caraway spice
Protein 3.74g 19.77g Caraway spice
Fats 3.34g 14.59g Caraway spice
Vitamin C 0.3mg 21mg Caraway spice
Net carbs 1.83g 11.9g Caraway spice
Carbs 5.83g 49.9g Caraway spice
Magnesium 48mg 258mg Caraway spice
Calcium 63mg 689mg Caraway spice
Potassium 152mg 1351mg Caraway spice
Iron 1.61mg 16.23mg Caraway spice
Sugar 0.92g 0.64g Caraway spice
Fiber 4g 38g Caraway spice
Copper 0.074mg 0.91mg Caraway spice
Zinc 0.64mg 5.5mg Caraway spice
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 568mg Caraway spice
Sodium 1104mg 17mg Caraway spice
Vitamin A 109IU 363IU Caraway spice
Vitamin A 5µg 18µg Caraway spice
Vitamin E 0.36mg 2.5mg Caraway spice
Manganese 0.422mg 1.3mg Caraway spice
Selenium 33.5µg 12.1µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.383mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.379mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 3.606mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.36mg Caraway spice
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Mustard
Folate 7µg 10µg Caraway spice
Trans Fat 0.009g Caraway spice
Choline 22.4mg 24.7mg Caraway spice
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.62g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 7.125g Caraway spice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 3.272g Caraway spice
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.244mg Caraway spice
Threonine 0.167mg 0.756mg Caraway spice
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.826mg Caraway spice
Leucine 0.292mg 1.218mg Caraway spice
Lysine 0.264mg 1.031mg Caraway spice
Methionine 0.076mg 0.361mg Caraway spice
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.867mg Caraway spice
Valine 0.189mg 1.037mg Caraway spice
Histidine 0.119mg 0.55mg Caraway spice
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
11%
Mustard
38%
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.