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Mustard vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mustard and potato chips?

  • Mustard is higher in selenium, yet potato chips are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin K.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 58% more.
  • Mustard has 138 times more sodium than potato chips. While mustard has 1104mg of sodium, potato chips have only 8mg.
  • The glycemic index of mustard is lower.

We used Mustard, prepared, yellow and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +738.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +313.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.63mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.44mg

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%
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2430.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +842.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1478.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +542.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.167mg
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +4306.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.2%
Contains more FatsFats +935.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +807.4%
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +351%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1472.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 12.17g 76%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 9.11mg 58%
Saturated fat 0.214g 10.96g 49%
Fats 3.34g 34.6g 48%
Sodium 1104mg 8mg 48%
Selenium 33.5µg 8.1µg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.66mg 45%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 31.1mg 34%
Potassium 152mg 1275mg 33%
Copper 0.074mg 0.306mg 26%
Calories 60kcal 536kcal 24%
Histidine 0.119mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 3.827mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 9.84g 19%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 22.1µg 17%
Carbs 5.83g 52.9g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.197mg 10%
Folate 7µg 45µg 10%
Phosphorus 108mg 165mg 8%
Protein 3.74g 7g 7%
Magnesium 48mg 67mg 5%
Calcium 63mg 24mg 4%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.09mg 4%
Choline 22.4mg 37.5mg 3%
Fiber 4g 4.8g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.402mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.167mg 1%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.44mg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 48.1g N/A
Iron 1.61mg 1.63mg 0%
Sugar 0.92g 0.22g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.392mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1096mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.746g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.