Tomato vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tomato and Mustard

Tomato is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, yet Mustard is higher in Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Magnesium.
Mustard covers your daily Selenium needs 61% more than Tomato.
Tomato contains 46 times more Vitamin C than Mustard. While Tomato contains 13.7mg of Vitamin C, Mustard contains only 0.3mg.
The amount of Sodium in Tomato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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.

Tomato

Mustard

Contains more Potassium +55.9%

Contains less Sodium -99.5%

Contains more Calcium +530%

Contains more Iron +496.3%

Contains more Magnesium +336.4%

Contains more Phosphorus +350%

Contains more Zinc +276.5%

Contains more Copper +25.4%

Contains more Manganese +270.2%

Contains more Selenium +∞%

Tomato

Mustard

Contains more Potassium +55.9%

Contains less Sodium -99.5%

Contains more Calcium +530%

Contains more Iron +496.3%

Contains more Magnesium +336.4%

Contains more Phosphorus +350%

Contains more Zinc +276.5%

Contains more Copper +25.4%

Contains more Manganese +270.2%

Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.

Tomato

Mustard

Contains more Vitamin A +664.2%

Contains more Vitamin E +50%

Contains more Vitamin C +4466.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%

Contains more Folate +114.3%

Contains more Vitamin K +464.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +378.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.4%

Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.565

Tomato

Mustard

Contains more Vitamin A +664.2%

Contains more Vitamin E +50%

Contains more Vitamin C +4466.7%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%

Contains more Folate +114.3%

Contains more Vitamin K +464.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +378.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +268.4%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.4%

Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.565

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tomato

Mustard

Contains more Water +12.9%

Contains more Protein +325%

Contains more Fats +1570%

Contains more Carbs +49.9%

Contains more Other +560.8%

Tomato

Protein: 0.88 g

Fats: 0.2 g

Carbs: 3.89 g

Water: 94.52 g

Other: 0.51 g

Mustard

Protein: 3.74 g

Fats: 3.34 g

Carbs: 5.83 g

Water: 83.72 g

Other: 3.37 g

Contains more Water +12.9%

Contains more Protein +325%

Contains more Fats +1570%

Contains more Carbs +49.9%

Contains more Other +560.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tomato

Mustard

Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6938.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +832.5%

Tomato

Saturated Fat: 0.028 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g

Mustard

Saturated Fat: 0.214 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6938.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +832.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Tomato

Mustard

Contains more Glucose +166%

Contains more Fructose +495.7%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Tomato

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0 g

Glucose: 1.25 g

Fructose: 1.37 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Mustard

Starch: 0.64 g

Sucrose: 0.21 g

Glucose: 0.47 g

Fructose: 0.23 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Glucose +166%

Contains more Fructose +495.7%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
Rich in minerals
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	2.69g	1.83g
Protein	0.88g	3.74g
Fats	0.2g	3.34g
Carbs	3.89g	5.83g
Calories	18kcal	60kcal
Starch	0g	0.64g
Fructose	1.37g	0.23g
Sugar	2.63g	0.92g
Fiber	1.2g	4g
Calcium	10mg	63mg
Iron	0.27mg	1.61mg
Magnesium	11mg	48mg
Phosphorus	24mg	108mg
Potassium	237mg	152mg
Sodium	5mg	1104mg
Zinc	0.17mg	0.64mg
Copper	0.059mg	0.074mg
Manganese	0.114mg	0.422mg
Selenium	0µg	33.5µg
Vitamin A	833IU	109IU
Vitamin A RAE	42µg	5µg
Vitamin E	0.54mg	0.36mg
Vitamin C	13.7mg	0.3mg
Vitamin B1	0.037mg	0.177mg
Vitamin B2	0.019mg	0.07mg
Vitamin B3	0.594mg	0.565mg
Vitamin B5	0.089mg	0.254mg
Vitamin B6	0.08mg	0.07mg
Folate	15µg	7µg
Vitamin K	7.9µg	1.4µg
Tryptophan	0.006mg	0.009mg
Threonine	0.027mg	0.167mg
Isoleucine	0.018mg	0.146mg
Leucine	0.025mg	0.292mg
Lysine	0.027mg	0.264mg
Methionine	0.006mg	0.076mg
Phenylalanine	0.027mg	0.161mg
Valine	0.018mg	0.189mg
Histidine	0.014mg	0.119mg
Trans Fat	0g	0.009g
Saturated Fat	0.028g	0.214g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.031g	2.182g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.083g	0.774g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid		0.01g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		0.358g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.373g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid		0.018g

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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%

10%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

60%

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?

Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 1099mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.186g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)

Which food is cheaper?

Tomato is cheaper (difference - $1.7)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Mustard is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Tomato vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

A recap on differences between Tomato and Mustard

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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