Mustard vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mustard and porridge different?
- Mustard is higher in selenium, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B1; however, porridge is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for mustard is 56% higher.
- Porridge has less sodium.
- Mustard has a lower glycemic index (32) than porridge (66).
Mustard, prepared, yellow and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt are the varieties 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 | +860% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +850% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +392.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +620% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1096.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +221.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +257.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +438.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1490.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1431.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.4% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7692.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +578.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 33.5µg | 2.8µg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1104mg | 6mg | 48% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 3.74mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 0.5g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 15mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.055mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 5mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.182g | 0.028g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 1.44g | 5% |
| Fats | 3.34g | 0.21g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.071mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.013mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.774g | 0.114g | 4% |
| Choline | 22.4mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 87mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.83g | 10.52g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 50kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.214g | 0.033g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 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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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 is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 1098mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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)