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Mustard vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mustard and Wheat gluten different?

  • Mustard is richer in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, while Wheat gluten is higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Mustard covers your daily need of Sodium 47% more than Wheat gluten.
  • Wheat gluten is lower in Sodium.

Mustard, prepared, yellow and Vital wheat gluten 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 Magnesium +92%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains more Calcium +125.4%
Contains more Iron +223%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Copper +145.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +92%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains more Calcium +125.4%
Contains more Iron +223%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Copper +145.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80.5%
Contains more Water +921%
Contains more Other +237%
Contains more Protein +1909.6%
Contains more Carbs +136.5%
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
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +80.5%
Contains more Water +921%
Contains more Other +237%
Contains more Protein +1909.6%
Contains more Carbs +136.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1298.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.81
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1298.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.81

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 3.74g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 3.34g 1.85g Mustard
Carbs 5.83g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 60kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 4g 0.6g Mustard
Calcium 63mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 1.61mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 48mg 25mg Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 152mg 100mg Mustard
Sodium 1104mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.64mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.074mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 109IU 0IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0mg Mustard
Folate 7µg 0µg Mustard
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Mustard
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 Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.272g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.156g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.81g Wheat gluten
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 1075mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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)
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.

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.