Fish Sauce vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Fish Sauce and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fish sauce
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fish sauce and yellow mustard:
- Both yellow mustard and fish sauce are high in calcium.
- Fish sauce is a great source of potassium.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, fish sauce contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fish sauce has 42% less calories than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 60 calories per 100 grams and fish sauce has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fish sauce is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Fish sauce has a macronutrient ratio of 59:41:0 and for yellow mustard, 22:34:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fish Sauce | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 59% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 41% | 34% |
| Fat | ~ | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow mustard and fish sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow mustard has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in yellow mustard are made of 72% dietary fiber, 17% sugar and 12% starch, whereas the carbs in fish sauce comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than fish sauce - yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Yellow mustard and fish sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow mustard and fish sauce contain similar amounts of protein - yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow mustard and fish sauce are low in saturated fat - yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and fish sauce are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow mustard and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow mustard and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fish sauce has 4ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow mustard has more Vitamin E than fish sauce - yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yellow mustard and fish sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, fish sauce contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both fish sauce and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Fish Sauce | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 2.313 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.118 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both yellow mustard and fish sauce are high in calcium. Yellow mustard has 47% more calcium than fish sauce - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has 106% more iron than fish sauce - yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
potassium
Fish sauce is a great source of potassium and it has 89% more potassium than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fish sauce per 100 grams.
| Fish Sauce | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.002 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.374 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.374 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 Fish Sauce or Yellow Mustard .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 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 fish sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Fish sauce has 40% less calories than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 60 calories in 100g and fish sauce has 35 calories.
Is yellow mustard or fish sauce better for protein?
Yellow mustard and fish sauce contain similar amounts of protein - yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Does yellow mustard or fish sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow mustard and fish sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in yellow mustard are made of 70% dietary fiber, 20% sugar and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in fish sauce comprise of 100% sugar.
Does yellow mustard or fish sauce contain more calcium?
Both yellow mustard and fish sauce are high in calcium. Yellow mustard has 50% more calcium than fish sauce - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.