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Table salt vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Table salt and Mustard

  • Table salt has less Selenium, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2 than Mustard.
  • Table salt covers your daily need of Sodium 1637% more than Mustard.
  • Mustard has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salt, table 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
Mustard
Mustard
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1800%
Contains more IronIron +387.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +540%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +322%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33400%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Mustard
Mustard
11
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
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 OtherOther +2861.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +41760%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Mustard Opinion
Calories 0kcal 60kcal Mustard
Protein 0g 3.74g Mustard
Fats 0g 3.34g Mustard
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Mustard
Net carbs 0g 1.83g Mustard
Carbs 0g 5.83g Mustard
Magnesium 1mg 48mg Mustard
Calcium 24mg 63mg Mustard
Potassium 8mg 152mg Mustard
Iron 0.33mg 1.61mg Mustard
Sugar 0g 0.92g Table salt
Fiber 0g 4g Mustard
Copper 0.03mg 0.074mg Mustard
Zinc 0.1mg 0.64mg Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 0mg 108mg Mustard
Sodium 38758mg 1104mg Mustard
Vitamin A 0IU 109IU Mustard
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0mg 0.36mg Mustard
Manganese 0.1mg 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 0.1µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.07mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.565mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg Mustard
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Mustard
Folate 0µg 7µg Mustard
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Table salt
Choline 0mg 22.4mg Mustard
Saturated Fat 0g 0.214g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.774g Mustard
Tryptophan 0mg 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0mg 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0mg 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0mg 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0mg 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0mg 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0mg 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0mg 0.119mg Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt Mustard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Table salt
11%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard
Mustard contains less Sodium (difference - 37654mg)
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.