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 B2, zinc, and vitamin A.
- 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.
- The glycemic index of 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.
| 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.
| 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 | +6500% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +80.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.214g | 18.867g | 85% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 710mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 455mg | 50% |
| Fats | 3.34g | 33.31g | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.1µg | 46% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 22.87g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 330µg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 99mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.428mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 3.64mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1104mg | 653mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.14mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.182g | 9.246g | 18% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 404kcal | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.027mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.029mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 33.5µg | 28.5µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Folate | 7µg | 27µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.774g | 1.421g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.059mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 24IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.71mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Choline | 22.4mg | 16.5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.83g | 3.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | 0.917g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.653g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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