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Mustard vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mustard and chinese cuisine different?

  • Mustard is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, and fiber; however, chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for mustard is 49% higher.
  • Mustard contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than chinese cuisine. While mustard contains 0.177mg of vitamin B1, chinese cuisine contains only 0.033mg.
  • Chinese cuisine has less sodium.
  • Mustard has a lower glycemic index (32) than chinese cuisine (60).

Mustard, prepared, yellow and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables are the varieties used in this article.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +186.4%
Contains more IronIron +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +51%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +187.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63%

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +436.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3766.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1160%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3564.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +542.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +54%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more OtherOther +123.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.3%
Contains more FatsFats +58.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25%
~equal in Water ~78.82g

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.2%

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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +184.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +457.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +46.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +139.1%
~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 Chinese cuisine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Selenium 33.5µg 6.7µg 49%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 51.3µg 42%
Sodium 1104mg 409mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 11.6mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.033mg 12%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.147mg 12%
Fiber 4g 1.5g 10%
Folate 7µg 45µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 2.13g 9%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.5mg 8%
Magnesium 48mg 15mg 8%
Protein 3.74g 7.08g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.161mg 7%
Iron 1.61mg 1.11mg 6%
Vitamin A 5µg 63µg 6%
Phosphorus 108mg 76mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.32mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.443mg 4%
Calcium 63mg 22mg 4%
Copper 0.074mg 0.049mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.82mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.214g 0.978g 3%
Fats 3.34g 5.3g 3%
Choline 22.4mg 34.5mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 1.217g 2%
Calories 60kcal 105kcal 2%
Potassium 152mg 204mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 5.83g 7.29g 0%
Net carbs 1.83g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0.92g 2.41g N/A
Starch 0.64g 1.82g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.207mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0.55g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.764g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

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