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Pasta vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pasta and Mustard

  • Pasta has more Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Mustard is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Mustard covers your daily Sodium needs 48% more than Pasta.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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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.
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
8
Mustard
Mustard
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +25.7%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +41.2%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +533.3%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +88.4%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Mustard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +25.7%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +41.2%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +533.3%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +88.4%

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.
Pasta
Pasta
5
:
7
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.6%
Contains more Folate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +445%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.6%
Contains more Folate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +445%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
3
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +327.6%
Contains more Fats +218.1%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Other +987.1%
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
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
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +327.6%
Contains more Fats +218.1%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Other +987.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
2
Mustard
Mustard
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1659.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Mustard
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1659.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 1.83g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 3.74g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 3.34g Mustard
Carbs 24.93g 5.83g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 60kcal Pasta
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g Pasta
Fiber 4g Mustard
Calcium 6mg 63mg Mustard
Iron 1.14mg 1.61mg Mustard
Magnesium 18mg 48mg Mustard
Phosphorus 63mg 108mg Mustard
Potassium 24mg 152mg Mustard
Sodium 6mg 1104mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.64mg Mustard
Copper 0.093mg 0.074mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 20IU 109IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 5µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.177mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.07mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.565mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.07mg Mustard
Folate 64µg 7µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.009mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.146mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg 0.292mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.079mg 0.076mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.161mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg 0.189mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg 0.119mg Mustard
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.214g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.774g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Mustard
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
16%
Pasta
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1098mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.