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Mustard vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mustard and Spaghetti?

  • Mustard is richer than Spaghetti in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Mustard's daily need coverage for Sodium is 48% more.
  • Mustard has 9 times more Calcium than Spaghetti. While Mustard has 63mg of Calcium, Spaghetti has only 7mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Spaghetti is lower.

We used Mustard, prepared, yellow and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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.
Mustard
Mustard
8
:
2
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +222%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Potassium +245.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.1%
Contains more Selenium +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Mustard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Spaghetti
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +222%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Potassium +245.5%
Contains more Zinc +25.5%
Contains more Manganese +31.1%
Contains more Selenium +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +35.1%

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.
Mustard
Mustard
9
:
0
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 7
Mustard
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%
Spaghetti
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard
Mustard
3
:
2
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Fats +259.1%
Contains more Water +34.7%
Contains more Other +1103.6%
Contains more Protein +55.1%
Contains more Carbs +429.3%
Mustard
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
Spaghetti
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +259.1%
Contains more Water +34.7%
Contains more Other +1103.6%
Contains more Protein +55.1%
Contains more Carbs +429.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard
Mustard
2
:
1
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1565.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.8%
Mustard
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Spaghetti
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1565.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard
Mustard
3
:
2
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Sucrose +133.3%
Contains more Glucose +1075%
Contains more Fructose +666.7%
Contains more Starch +3964.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Mustard
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
Spaghetti
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +133.3%
Contains more Glucose +1075%
Contains more Fructose +666.7%
Contains more Starch +3964.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 3.74g 5.8g Spaghetti
Fats 3.34g 0.93g Mustard
Carbs 5.83g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 60kcal 158kcal Spaghetti
Starch 0.64g 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.23g 0.03g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 4g 1.8g Mustard
Calcium 63mg 7mg Mustard
Iron 1.61mg 0.5mg Mustard
Magnesium 48mg 18mg Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 58mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 44mg Mustard
Sodium 1104mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.64mg 0.51mg Mustard
Copper 0.074mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.422mg 0.322mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg 26.4µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 0IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.06mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.02mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.02mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.4mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.112mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.049mg Mustard
Folate 7µg 7µg
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.167mg 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.292mg 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.264mg 0.133mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg 0.065mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.189mg 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.119mg 0.132mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.131g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.326g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.024g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.