Hedge Mustard Seeds vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Hedge Mustard Seeds and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hedge mustard seeds
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hedge mustard seeds and carrots:
- Both hedge mustard seeds and carrots are high in potassium.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Hedge mustard seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Hedge mustard seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hedge Mustard Seeds (Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hedge mustard seed is high in calories and carrot has 87% less calories than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 318 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hedge mustard seeds is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Hedge mustard seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 15:72:13 and for carrots, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 88% |
| Fat | 13% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Hedge mustard seed is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 84% less carbohydrates than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 58.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than hedge mustard seed - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Hedge mustard seed has less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Hedge mustard seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than carrot - hedge mustard seed has 12.1g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both hedge mustard seeds and carrots are low in saturated fat - hedge mustard seed has 0.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hedge mustard seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 420% more Vitamin C than carrot - hedge mustard seed has 30.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 277 times more Vitamin A than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than hedge mustard seed - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than hedge mustard seed - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hedge mustard seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.423 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 16.825 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.778 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 95 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hedge mustard seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than carrot - hedge mustard seed has 1633mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Hedge mustard seeds and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - hedge mustard seed has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both hedge mustard seeds and carrots are high in potassium. Hedge mustard seed has 566% more potassium than carrot - hedge mustard seed has 2130mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hedge mustard seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.451 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 1.451 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hedge mustard seed has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.572 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.572 G | 0.1 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 Hedge Mustard Seeds or Carrots .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Hedge Mustard Seeds (Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does hedge mustard seeds or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Hedge mustard seed is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 318 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does hedge mustard seeds or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, hedge mustard seed is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 80% fewer carbohydrates than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 58.3g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does hedge mustard seeds or carrots contain more calcium?
Hedge mustard seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 48 times more calcium than carrot - hedge mustard seed has 1633mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does hedge mustard seeds or carrots contain more potassium?
Both hedge mustard seeds and carrots are high in potassium. Hedge mustard seed has 570% more potassium than carrot - hedge mustard seed has 2130mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.