English Muffin vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
english muffin
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and yellow mustard:
- Both yellow mustard and english muffin are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- English muffin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- English muffin is a great source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
English muffin is high in calories and yellow mustard has 73% less calories than english muffin - yellow mustard has 60 calories per 100 grams and english muffin has 223 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for yellow mustard, 22:34:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| English Muffin | Yellow Mustard | |
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| Protein | 15% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 34% |
| Fat | 8% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
English muffin is high in carbohydrates and yellow mustard has 87% less carbohydrates than english muffin - yellow mustard has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both yellow mustard and english muffin are high in dietary fiber. English muffin has 15% more dietary fiber than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow mustard and english muffin contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar per 100 grams and english muffin has 1.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
English muffin is a great source of protein and it has 133% more protein than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein per 100 grams and english muffin has 8.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow mustard and english muffin are low in saturated fat - yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and english muffin are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow mustard and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yellow mustard and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow mustard and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow mustard and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
English muffin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both english muffin and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| English Muffin | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.431 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.292 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 3.356 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.444 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both yellow mustard and english muffin are high in calcium. English muffin has 183% more calcium than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.
iron
English muffin is a great source of iron and it has 78% more iron than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and english muffin has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow mustard and english muffin contain similar amounts of potassium - yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium per 100 grams and english muffin has 186mg 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, both english muffin and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| English Muffin | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 51 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 92 UG | 113 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than english muffin per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.374 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, english muffin has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| English Muffin | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.785 G | 0.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 0.785 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 English Muffin or Yellow Mustard .
Note: The specific food items compared are: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does yellow mustard or english muffin contain more calories in 100 grams?English muffin is high in calories and yellow mustard has 70% less calories than english muffin - yellow mustard has 60 calories in 100g and english muffin has 223 calories.
Does yellow mustard or english muffin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, english muffin is high in carbohydrates and yellow mustard has 90% fewer carbohydrates than english muffin - yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and english muffin has 44.8g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow mustard or english muffin contain more calcium?
Both yellow mustard and english muffin are high in calcium. English muffin has 180% more calcium than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and english muffin has 178mg of calcium.