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Mustard vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mustard and chocolate different?

  • Mustard is richer in selenium and vitamin B1, while chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 106% more than mustard.
  • Mustard contains 46 times more sodium than chocolate. Mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, while chocolate contains 24mg.

Mustard, prepared, yellow and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types were 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1016.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.8%
Contains more IronIron +398.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1289.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +236.3%

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 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +608%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +478.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +8530.9%
Contains more OtherOther +98.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.5%
Contains more FatsFats +836.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +949.2%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +337.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.1%

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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +21923.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.074mg 1.028mg 106%
Saturated fat 0.214g 18.519g 83%
Iron 1.61mg 8.02mg 80%
Selenium 33.5µg 3µg 55%
Sodium 1104mg 24mg 47%
Fats 3.34g 31.28g 43%
Manganese 0.422mg 1.419mg 43%
Calories 60kcal 546kcal 24%
Magnesium 48mg 146mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 9.54g 18%
Carbs 5.83g 61.17g 18%
Phosphorus 108mg 206mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.025mg 13%
Fiber 4g 7g 12%
Zinc 0.64mg 2.01mg 12%
Potassium 152mg 559mg 12%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 8.1µg 6%
Choline 22.4mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.042mg 2%
Folate 7µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 1.092g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.05mg 2%
Protein 3.74g 4.88g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.297mg 1%
Calcium 63mg 56mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.725mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.54mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 1.83g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 47.9g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Vitamin A 5µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.085g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.305g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1080mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

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

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