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Mustard vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mustard and Cheese

  • Mustard is higher in Iron, yet Cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 93% more than Mustard.
  • Mustard contains 12 times more Iron than Cheese. While Mustard contains 1.61mg of Iron, Cheese contains only 0.14mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cheese is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
Contains more IronIron +1050%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1463%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1027%
Contains more ZincZinc +468.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.9%

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%
Cheese
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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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +510.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +857.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1039.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +511.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +285.7%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.066mg

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.7%
Contains more WaterWater +126.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +511.5%
Contains more FatsFats +897.3%
Contains more OtherOther +10.1%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +323.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +80.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Cheese Opinion
Calories 60kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 3.74g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 3.34g 33.31g Cheese
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Mustard
Net carbs 1.83g 3.09g Cheese
Carbs 5.83g 3.09g Mustard
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Mustard
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 48mg 27mg Mustard
Calcium 63mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 152mg 76mg Mustard
Iron 1.61mg 0.14mg Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 4g 0g Mustard
Copper 0.074mg 0.03mg Mustard
Zinc 0.64mg 3.64mg Cheese
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 1104mg 653mg Cheese
Vitamin A 109IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 5µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.422mg 0.027mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg 28.5µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.029mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.059mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.066mg Mustard
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 7µg 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.009g 0.917g Mustard
Choline 22.4mg 16.5mg Mustard
Saturated Fat 0.214g 18.867g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.167mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.146mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 0.292mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 0.264mg 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.076mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.189mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.119mg 0.547mg Cheese
Fructose 0.23g 0g Mustard
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.007g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard Cheese
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
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.653g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

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

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