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Vinegar vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Vinegar and Mustard different?

  • Mustard has more Selenium, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc than Vinegar.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Mustard is 60% higher.
  • Vinegar has less Sodium.

Vinegar, distilled and Mustard, prepared, yellow are the varieties 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.
Vinegar
Vinegar
1
:
9
Mustard
Mustard
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +5266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +4700%
Contains more Phosphorus +2600%
Contains more Potassium +7500%
Contains more Zinc +6300%
Contains more Copper +1133.3%
Contains more Manganese +667.3%
Contains more Selenium +6600%
Vinegar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 2% 8% 3%
Mustard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +5266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +4700%
Contains more Phosphorus +2600%
Contains more Potassium +7500%
Contains more Zinc +6300%
Contains more Copper +1133.3%
Contains more Manganese +667.3%
Contains more Selenium +6600%

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.
Vinegar
Vinegar
0
:
10
Mustard
Mustard
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 +∞%
Vinegar
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%
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 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
Vinegar
Vinegar
2
:
3
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Other +53.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +14475%
Vinegar
95% 5%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.04 g
Water: 94.78 g
Other: 5.18 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 Water +13.2%
Contains more Other +53.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +14475%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vinegar Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 0.04g 1.83g Mustard
Protein 0g 3.74g Mustard
Fats 0g 3.34g Mustard
Carbs 0.04g 5.83g Mustard
Calories 18kcal 60kcal Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.04g 0.92g Vinegar
Fiber 0g 4g Mustard
Calcium 6mg 63mg Mustard
Iron 0.03mg 1.61mg Mustard
Magnesium 1mg 48mg Mustard
Phosphorus 4mg 108mg Mustard
Potassium 2mg 152mg Mustard
Sodium 2mg 1104mg Vinegar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.64mg Mustard
Copper 0.006mg 0.074mg Mustard
Manganese 0.055mg 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 0.5µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 0IU 109IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0mg 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 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
Folate 0µg 7µg Mustard
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 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 0g 0.009g Vinegar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.214g Vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Vinegar 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
0%
Vinegar
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Vinegar
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vinegar
Vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vinegar
Vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 1102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vinegar
Vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vinegar
Vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
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. Vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172237/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.