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Mustard vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mustard and Sardine

  • Mustard is richer in Fiber, yet Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin D, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 373% higher.
  • Sardine contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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.
Mustard
Mustard
2
:
8
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +290.7%
Contains more Calcium +506.3%
Contains more Iron +81.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +353.7%
Contains more Potassium +161.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Zinc +104.7%
Contains more Copper +151.4%
Contains more Selenium +57.3%
Mustard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +290.7%
Contains more Calcium +506.3%
Contains more Iron +81.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +353.7%
Contains more Potassium +161.2%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Zinc +104.7%
Contains more Copper +151.4%
Contains more Selenium +57.3%

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.
Mustard
Mustard
3
:
9
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +828.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.6%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +85.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 108
Mustard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +828.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.6%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +85.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 108

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard
Mustard
2
:
3
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +40.4%
Contains more Protein +558.3%
Contains more Fats +242.8%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Mustard
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
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +40.4%
Contains more Protein +558.3%
Contains more Fats +242.8%
Contains more Other +28.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard
Mustard
1
:
2
Sardine
Sardine
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +565.1%
Mustard
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +565.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard Sardine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 0g Mustard
Protein 3.74g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 3.34g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 5.83g 0g Mustard
Calories 60kcal 208kcal Sardine
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 0g Sardine
Fiber 4g 0g Mustard
Calcium 63mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 1.61mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 48mg 39mg Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 152mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 1104mg 307mg Sardine
Zinc 0.64mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.074mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.422mg 0.108mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 109IU 108IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.36mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.08mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 7µg 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.167mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.146mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.292mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.264mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.076mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.189mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.119mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g Sardine
Saturated Fat 0.214g 1.528g Mustard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 5.148g Sardine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 797mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.314g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $4.9)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.