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Mustard vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mustard and Icing?

  • Mustard is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Icing is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Mustard's daily need coverage for Selenium is 61% higher.
  • Icing contains less Sodium.

We used Mustard, prepared, yellow and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat types in this comparison.

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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
9
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Iron +906.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4700%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +347.1%
Contains more Zinc +814.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +33400%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Mustard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Iron +906.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4700%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +347.1%
Contains more Zinc +814.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +33400%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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
6
:
4
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1670%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331.4%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +828.6%
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1670%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +361.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331.4%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +828.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard
Mustard
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +455.5%
Contains more Other +316%
Contains more Fats +385.9%
Contains more Carbs +1064.5%
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
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +455.5%
Contains more Other +316%
Contains more Fats +385.9%
Contains more Carbs +1064.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard
Mustard
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.3%
Mustard
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard Icing
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Icing Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 67.89g Icing
Protein 3.74g 0g Mustard
Fats 3.34g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 5.83g 67.89g Icing
Calories 60kcal 418kcal Icing
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 63.1g Mustard
Fiber 4g 0g Mustard
Calcium 63mg 3mg Mustard
Iron 1.61mg 0.16mg Mustard
Magnesium 48mg 1mg Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 18mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 34mg Mustard
Sodium 1104mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 0.64mg 0.07mg Mustard
Copper 0.074mg 0mg Mustard
Manganese 0.422mg 0mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg 0.1µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 0IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.01mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.22mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.055mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0mg Mustard
Folate 7µg 8µg Icing
Vitamin K 1.4µg 13µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Icing
Saturated Fat 0.214g 2.974g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 7.951g Icing
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 920mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.