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Mustard vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mustard and lemons?

  • Mustard is richer in selenium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, and zinc, yet lemons are richer in vitamin C.
  • Mustard's daily need coverage for selenium is 60% higher.
  • Mustard has 552 times more sodium than lemons. Mustard has 1104mg of sodium, while lemons have 2mg.

We used Mustard, prepared, yellow and Lemons, raw, without peel 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.
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%
Lemon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 7.8% 12% 23% 12% 1.6% 6.9% 0.26% 3.9% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.3%
Contains more IronIron +168.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +575%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1306.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
~equal in Potassium ~138mg

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% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Lemon
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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 177% 1.3% 3% 0% 10% 4.6% 1.9% 11% 18% 0% 0% 8.3% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +395.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +342.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +465%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +339.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +17566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Lemon
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +240%
Contains more FatsFats +1013.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1023.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.9%
~equal in Water ~88.98g

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
Lemon
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28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19736.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +769.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Lemon Opinion
Calories 60kcal 29kcal Mustard
Protein 3.74g 1.1g Mustard
Fats 3.34g 0.3g Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 53mg Lemon
Net carbs 1.83g 6.52g Lemon
Carbs 5.83g 9.32g Lemon
Magnesium 48mg 8mg Mustard
Calcium 63mg 26mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 138mg Mustard
Iron 1.61mg 0.6mg Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 2.5g Mustard
Fiber 4g 2.8g Mustard
Copper 0.074mg 0.037mg Mustard
Zinc 0.64mg 0.06mg Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 16mg Mustard
Sodium 1104mg 2mg Lemon
Vitamin A 109IU 22IU Mustard
Vitamin A 5µg 1µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.15mg Mustard
Manganese 0.422mg 0.03mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg 0.4µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.04mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.02mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.1mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.19mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.08mg Lemon
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Mustard
Folate 7µg 11µg Lemon
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Lemon
Choline 22.4mg 5.1mg Mustard
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.039g Lemon
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 0.011g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.089g Mustard
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
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard Lemon
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
11%
Mustard
18%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 1102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.