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Whey vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Whey and Mustard

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

Specific food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
2
:
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 152
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 152

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.
Whey
3
:
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 +∞%
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%
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 B2 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
1
:
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Protein +340%
Contains more Fats +827.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +535.8%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 Water +11.2%
Contains more Protein +340%
Contains more Fats +827.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +535.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
0
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2082%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6936.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.214
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2082%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6936.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.214

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whey Mustard
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 Whey Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 1.83g Whey
Protein 0.85g 3.74g Mustard
Fats 0.36g 3.34g Mustard
Carbs 5.14g 5.83g Mustard
Calories 27kcal 60kcal Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 5.14g 0.92g Mustard
Fiber 0g 4g Mustard
Calcium 47mg 63mg Mustard
Iron 0.06mg 1.61mg Mustard
Magnesium 8mg 48mg Mustard
Phosphorus 46mg 108mg Mustard
Potassium 161mg 152mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 1104mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 0.64mg Mustard
Copper 0.004mg 0.074mg Mustard
Manganese 0.001mg 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 1.9µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 12IU 109IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 5µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0mg 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.07mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.565mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.254mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.07mg Mustard
Folate 1µg 7µg Mustard
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.009mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.078mg 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.068mg 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.016mg 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.046mg 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.016mg 0.119mg Mustard
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.214g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 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
Whey 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
9%
Whey
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
60%
Mustard

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