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Mustard vs. Peas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mustard and peas

  • Mustard has more selenium, while peas have more vitamin B5, vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Peas' daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3055% higher.
  • Peas contain 368 times less sodium than mustard. Mustard contains 1104mg of sodium, while peas contain 3mg.
  • Mustard has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mustard is 32, while the glycemic index of peas is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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%
Peas
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 8.1% 24% 58% 58% 32% 50% 0.39% 68% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1663.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.54mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~117mg

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%
Peas
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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 47% 13% 2.8% 0% 65% 34% 38% 9180% 50% 0% 65% 47% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1750%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.6%
~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
Peas
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5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more FatsFats +1418.2%
Contains more OtherOther +266.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168.1%
~equal in Water ~77.87g

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
Peas
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24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11384.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +658.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Peas
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88% 2% 7% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.22 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.41 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +261.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2385.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +78.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Peas DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 153mg 3055%
Selenium 33.5µg 1.9µg 57%
Sodium 1104mg 3mg 48%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 25.9µg 20%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 14.2mg 15%
Folate 7µg 63µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.216mg 11%
Copper 0.074mg 0.173mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 2.021mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.259mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.149mg 6%
Fiber 4g 5.5g 6%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.19mg 5%
Fats 3.34g 0.22g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 0.019g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.102g 4%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.525mg 4%
Potassium 152mg 271mg 4%
Vitamin A 5µg 40µg 4%
Calcium 63mg 27mg 4%
Protein 3.74g 5.36g 3%
Carbs 5.83g 15.63g 3%
Magnesium 48mg 39mg 2%
Choline 22.4mg 29.7mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.214g 0.039g 1%
Calories 60kcal 84kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.14mg 1%
Phosphorus 108mg 117mg 1%
Iron 1.61mg 1.54mg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 10.13g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 5.93g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.193mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0.314mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.198mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.105mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0.41g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Peas
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
735%
Peas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
34%
Peas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peas
Peas contains less Sodium (difference - 1101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peas
Peas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peas
Peas is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Peas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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