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Mustard vs. Chili powder spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mustard and chili powder spice

  • Chili powder spice is higher than mustard in vitamin A, vitamin E, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Chili powder spice covers your daily vitamin A needs 591% more than mustard.

Food varieties used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow and Spices, chili powder.

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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 106% 99% 172% 649% 333% 117% 129% 374% 222% 111%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +210.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +423.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1182.9%
Contains more IronIron +974.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1251.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +571.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +302.8%

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 2.3% 494% 763% 0% 63% 217% 218% 53% 483% 0% 264% 21% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29560%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10494.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1953.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +249.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2891.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7450%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.9%
~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
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 g
Contains more WaterWater +678.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +259.9%
Contains more FatsFats +327.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +752.5%
Contains more OtherOther +250.4%

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
18% 23% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.462 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.006 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +934.4%

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
11% 30% 60%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.76 g
Glucose: 2.14 g
Fructose: 4.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +261.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +355.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1765.2%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Chili powder spice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Chili powder spice DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.36mg 38.14mg 252%
Iron 1.61mg 17.3mg 196%
Vitamin A 5µg 1483µg 164%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 2.094mg 156%
Fiber 4g 34.8g 123%
Copper 0.074mg 1mg 103%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 105.7µg 87%
Sodium 1104mg 2867mg 77%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 11.6mg 69%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.94mg 67%
Manganese 0.422mg 1.7mg 56%
Potassium 152mg 1950mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 8.006g 48%
Zinc 0.64mg 4.3mg 33%
Calcium 63mg 330mg 27%
Phosphorus 108mg 300mg 27%
Magnesium 48mg 149mg 24%
Selenium 33.5µg 20.4µg 24%
Protein 3.74g 13.46g 19%
Fats 3.34g 14.28g 17%
Carbs 5.83g 49.7g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.888mg 13%
Calories 60kcal 282kcal 11%
Saturated fat 0.214g 2.462g 10%
Choline 22.4mg 66.5mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.25mg 6%
Fructose 0.23g 4.29g 5%
Folate 7µg 28µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 3.211g 3%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 1.83g 14.9g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 7.19g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.27mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0.36mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.13mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.37mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.54mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.18mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.519g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0g 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 Chili powder 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
201%
Chili powder spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
231%
Chili powder spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard
Mustard contains less Sodium (difference - 1763mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder 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. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/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.