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Mustard vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mustard and Whey

  • Mustard has more Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Whey is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Mustard covers your daily Selenium needs 57% more than Whey.
  • Whey contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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.
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Whey
Contains more Calcium +34%
Contains more Iron +2583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Zinc +392.3%
Contains more Copper +1750%
Contains more Manganese +42100%
Contains more Selenium +1663.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Equal in Potassium - 161
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 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +34%
Contains more Iron +2583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Zinc +392.3%
Contains more Copper +1750%
Contains more Manganese +42100%
Contains more Selenium +1663.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Equal in Potassium - 161

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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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +808.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +663.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +808.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +663.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Protein +340%
Contains more Fats +827.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +535.8%
Contains more Water +11.2%
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% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +340%
Contains more Fats +827.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +535.8%
Contains more Water +11.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2082%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6936.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.23
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2082%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6936.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.23

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Whey Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 5.14g Whey
Protein 3.74g 0.85g Mustard
Fats 3.34g 0.36g Mustard
Carbs 5.83g 5.14g Mustard
Calories 60kcal 27kcal Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 5.14g Mustard
Fiber 4g 0g Mustard
Calcium 63mg 47mg Mustard
Iron 1.61mg 0.06mg Mustard
Magnesium 48mg 8mg Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 46mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 1104mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 0.64mg 0.13mg Mustard
Copper 0.074mg 0.004mg Mustard
Manganese 0.422mg 0.001mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg 1.9µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 12IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 3µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.036mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.074mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.031mg Mustard
Folate 7µg 1µg Mustard
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.167mg 0.054mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.047mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg 0.078mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg 0.068mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg 0.016mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.027mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg 0.046mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg 0.016mg Mustard
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g Whey
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.23g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.1g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.011g Mustard
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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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 1050mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.