Banana vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and yellow mustard:
- Both yellow mustard and banana are high in dietary fiber.
- Banana has more alpha-carotene than yellow mustard, however, yellow mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than banana.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Yellow mustard has 12.2 times less sugar than banana.
- Yellow mustard has 74% less carbohydrates than banana.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Yellow mustard has 33% less calories than banana - yellow mustard has 60 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for yellow mustard, 21:32:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 32% |
| Fat | 3% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow mustard has 74% less carbohydrates than banana - yellow mustard has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both yellow mustard and banana are high in dietary fiber. Yellow mustard has 54% more dietary fiber than banana - yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow mustard has 12.2 times less sugar than banana - yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow mustard has 243% more protein than banana - yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow mustard and banana are low in saturated fat - yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and banana are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has 28 times more Vitamin C than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow mustard and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow mustard and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow mustard and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both banana and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Banana | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than banana - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has 519% more iron than banana - yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 136% more potassium than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, banana has more alpha-carotene than yellow mustard per 100 grams, however, yellow mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than banana per 100 grams. Both banana and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Banana | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 51 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 113 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.374 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.373 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does yellow mustard or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Yellow mustard has 30% less calories than banana - yellow mustard has 60 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does yellow mustard or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow mustard has 70% fewer carbohydrates than banana - yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow mustard or banana contain more calcium?
Yellow mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than banana - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does yellow mustard or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.