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Mustard vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mustard and french fries

  • Mustard is richer in selenium, iron, and manganese, yet french fries are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for mustard is 59% higher.
  • Mustard contains 5 times more sodium than french fries. Mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, while french fries contain 210mg.
  • Mustard has a lower glycemic index than french fries.

Food types used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +98.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +28%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +70.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3622.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +363.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +431.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +328.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.17mg
~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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more WaterWater +117.2%
Contains more OtherOther +82.2%
Contains more FatsFats +341%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +610.8%
~equal in Protein ~3.43g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +173.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +597.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard French fries DV% diff.
Selenium 33.5µg 0.9µg 59%
Sodium 1104mg 210mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 5.398g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.372mg 23%
Fats 3.34g 14.73g 18%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 3.004mg 15%
Calories 60kcal 312kcal 13%
Potassium 152mg 579mg 13%
Carbs 5.83g 41.44g 12%
Saturated fat 0.214g 2.336g 10%
Iron 1.61mg 0.81mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 5.969g 9%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 1.67mg 9%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 11.2µg 8%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.247mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.58mg 7%
Copper 0.074mg 0.124mg 6%
Folate 7µg 30µg 6%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4.7mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 18mg 5%
Magnesium 48mg 35mg 3%
Choline 22.4mg 36.8mg 3%
Phosphorus 108mg 125mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.039mg 2%
Fiber 4g 3.8g 1%
Protein 3.74g 3.43g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.17mg 1%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 0.3g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0.06g 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 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 894mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.