Canned Tuna vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and yellow mustard:
- Canned tuna is a great source of potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and yellow mustard has 53% less calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for yellow mustard, 22:34:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 34% |
| Fat | 22% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Yellow mustard and canned tuna contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 532% more protein than yellow mustard - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both canned tuna and yellow mustard are low in saturated fat - canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and canned tuna are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Yellow mustard has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow mustard and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Canned tuna and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow mustard has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yellow mustard and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Canned Tuna | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 350% more calcium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has 66% more iron than canned tuna - canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Canned tuna is a great source of potassium and it has 56% more potassium than yellow mustard - canned tuna has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than canned tuna per 100 grams, however, canned tuna contains more dha, epa and dpa than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.374 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.373 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Canned Tuna or Yellow Mustard .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does canned tuna or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and yellow mustard has 50% less calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Is canned tuna or yellow mustard better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 530% more protein than yellow mustard - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Does yellow mustard or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does canned tuna or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Yellow mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 350% more calcium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.