Mustard vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mustard and spread different?
- Mustard is higher in selenium, manganese, fiber, iron, and magnesium; however, spread is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin E, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for spread is 47% higher.
- Mustard contains 20 times more fiber than spread. While mustard contains 4g of fiber, spread contains only 0.2g.
- Mustard has less saturated fat.
- Spread has a lower glycemic index (0) than mustard (32).
Mustard, prepared, yellow and Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 | +500% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +425% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +103.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1523.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +245.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +75.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +59.4% |
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 FolateFolate | +250% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +420% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +383.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +206.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +178.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +38.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +21.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +419.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +247.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +231.4% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
Selenium | 33.5µg | 9.7µg | 43% |
Saturated fat | 0.214g | 5.977g | 26% |
Fats | 3.34g | 17.34g | 22% |
Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.026mg | 17% |
Fiber | 4g | 0.2g | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.182g | 7.584g | 14% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 38mg | 13% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.774g | 2.565g | 12% |
Iron | 1.61mg | 0.79mg | 10% |
Magnesium | 48mg | 8mg | 10% |
Calories | 60kcal | 235kcal | 9% |
Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 1.74mg | 9% |
Protein | 3.74g | 7.66g | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 1.73mg | 7% |
Choline | 22.4mg | 62.3mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 108mg | 59mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.074mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.134mg | 5% |
Calcium | 63mg | 12mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.43mg | 4% |
Sodium | 1104mg | 1013mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.64mg | 1.02mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
Vitamin A | 5µg | 26µg | 2% |
Carbs | 5.83g | 11.94g | 2% |
Folate | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
Potassium | 152mg | 110mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.83g | 11.74g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.92g | 0g | N/A |
Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.264mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.189mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.279mg | 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
60%

33%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?

Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.763g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mustard is relatively richer in minerals