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Mustard vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mustard and fast food

  • Mustard has more selenium; however, fast food is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, iron, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Fast food covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 37% more than mustard.
  • Mustard has 3 times more sodium than fast food. While mustard has 1104mg of sodium, fast food has only 331mg.
  • The glycemic index of fast food is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mustard, prepared, yellow and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.6%
Contains more IronIron +90.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +293.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
~equal in Calcium ~62mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +894.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +1042.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +117.7%
Contains more OtherOther +121.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.7%
Contains more FatsFats +259.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +440.3%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +121.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.1%

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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +3473.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +336.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +887%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Sodium 1104mg 331mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 5.617mg 32%
Protein 3.74g 16.52g 26%
Selenium 33.5µg 20.3µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.363mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.214g 4.493g 19%
Folate 7µg 80µg 18%
Iron 1.61mg 3.06mg 18%
Zinc 0.64mg 2.52mg 17%
Fats 3.34g 12.01g 13%
Calories 60kcal 297kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.317mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.212mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Starch 0.64g 22.87g 9%
Fiber 4g 1.7g 9%
Carbs 5.83g 31.5g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 4.835g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 1.68g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.53mg 6%
Magnesium 48mg 27mg 5%
Copper 0.074mg 0.121mg 5%
Phosphorus 108mg 134mg 4%
Fructose 0.23g 2.27g 3%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.357mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 4.9µg 3%
Choline 22.4mg 34.4mg 2%
Potassium 152mg 197mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.83g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Calcium 63mg 62mg 0%
Sugar 0.92g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin A 5µg 9µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.38mg 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 773mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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