Mustard vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mustard and soy sauce different?
- Mustard is higher in selenium, fiber, and vitamin B1; however, soy sauce is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for soy sauce is 191% higher.
- Mustard contains 67 times more selenium than soy sauce. While mustard contains 33.5µg of selenium, soy sauce contains only 0.5µg.
- Mustard has less sodium.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index (15) than mustard (32).
Mustard, prepared, yellow and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) 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 CalciumCalcium | +90.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6600% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +436.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +288.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +486% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +351.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2379.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +194.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +110% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +56.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1104mg | 5493mg | 191% |
| Selenium | 33.5µg | 0.5µg | 60% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 1.018mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 4g | 0.8g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.033mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 2.196mg | 10% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 8.14g | 9% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 435mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 166mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.165mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.182g | 0.088g | 5% |
| Fats | 3.34g | 0.57g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.774g | 0.263g | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.45mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.87mg | 2% |
| Choline | 22.4mg | 18.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.214g | 0.073g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.297mg | 1% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 53kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 5.83g | 4.93g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0g | 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 |
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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?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard contains less Sodium (difference - 4389mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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