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Mustard vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mustard and Shortbread different?

  • Mustard is richer in Selenium, and Fiber, while Shortbread is higher in Vitamin B2, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Mustard covers your daily need of Selenium 50% more than Shortbread.
  • Mustard contains 3 times more Sodium than Shortbread. Mustard contains 1104mg of Sodium, while Shortbread contains 353mg.

Mustard, prepared, yellow and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 Calcium +384.6%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Selenium +440.3%
Contains more Iron +85.1%
Contains less Sodium -68%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.393
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +384.6%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.6%
Contains more Selenium +440.3%
Contains more Iron +85.1%
Contains less Sodium -68%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.393

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +10800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +479.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +685.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +10800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +348.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +479.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +685.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.071

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2225.6%
Contains more Other +227.2%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Fats +685%
Contains more Carbs +994%
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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +2225.6%
Contains more Other +227.2%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Fats +685%
Contains more Carbs +994%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +975.7%
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +207.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +975.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +30.6%
Contains more Starch +6223.4%
Contains more Sucrose +9895.2%
Contains more Fructose +30.4%
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
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +30.6%
Contains more Starch +6223.4%
Contains more Sucrose +9895.2%
Contains more Fructose +30.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 3.74g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 3.34g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 5.83g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 60kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 0.64g 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.23g 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 0.92g 21.65g Mustard
Fiber 4g 1.3g Mustard
Calcium 63mg 13mg Mustard
Iron 1.61mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Magnesium 48mg 14mg Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 66mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 88mg Mustard
Sodium 1104mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.64mg 0.49mg Mustard
Copper 0.074mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.422mg 0.393mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg 6.2µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 1IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 7µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 1.4µg 11µg Shortbread
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
Trans Fat 0.009g 0.714g Mustard
Saturated Fat 0.214g 8.105g Mustard
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.006g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g 0.001g Mustard
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard Shortbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.891g)
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 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.