Mustard vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mustard and onions different?
- Mustard is richer in selenium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, and magnesium, while onions are higher in vitamin C.
- Mustard covers your daily need for selenium, 60% more than onions.
- Mustard contains 276 times more sodium than onions. Mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, while onions contain 4mg.
- Mustard has a higher glycemic index (32) than onions (15).
Mustard, prepared, yellow and Onions, raw types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +380% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +173.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +666.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +276.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +272.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +227.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +284.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +387.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +267.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +240% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3240% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +862.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16684.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4452.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +371.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +319.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +460.9% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 33.5µg | 0.5µg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1104mg | 4mg | 48% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.21mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.129mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.046mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 29mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 10mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 1.7g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 7.4mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 1.1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.774g | 0.017g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.182g | 0.013g | 5% |
| Fats | 3.34g | 0.1g | 5% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.039mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Choline | 22.4mg | 6.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.214g | 0.042g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.83g | 9.34g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Potassium | 152mg | 146mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 1100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)