Fried Egg vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fried Egg and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
fried egg
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried egg and yellow mustard:
- Both yellow mustard and fried egg are high in calcium.
- Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin and niacin, however, fried egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Yellow mustard has signficantly less saturated fat than fried egg.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fried egg is high in calories and yellow mustard has 69% less calories than fried egg - yellow mustard has 60 calories per 100 grams and fried egg has 196 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Fried egg has a macronutrient ratio of 29:2:70 and for yellow mustard, 21:32:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 32% |
| Fat | 70% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow mustard and fried egg contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow mustard has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.83g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in yellow mustard are made of 72% dietary fiber, 17% sugar and 12% starch, whereas the carbs in fried egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than fried egg - yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fried egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Yellow mustard and fried egg contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fried egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 264% more protein than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein per 100 grams and fried egg has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yellow mustard has signficantly less saturated fat than fried egg - yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 4.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and fried egg are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.04g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Fried egg is high in cholesterol and yellow mustard has less cholesterol than fried egg - fried egg has 401mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow mustard and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fried egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 42 times more Vitamin A than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fried egg has 219ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than yellow mustard - fried egg has 88iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow mustard and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow mustard and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fried egg has 5.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin and niacin, however, fried egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Fried Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.495 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.082 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.66 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.97 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both yellow mustard and fried egg are high in calcium. Yellow mustard is very similar to fried egg for calcium - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard and fried egg contain similar amounts of iron - yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow mustard and fried egg contain similar amounts of potassium - yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium per 100 grams and fried egg has 152mg 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 fried egg and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Fried Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 51 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 543 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 fried egg per 100 grams, however, fried egg contains more dha than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Fried Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.374 G |
| DHA | 0.063 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.207 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried egg has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Fried Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.019 G | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.781 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 2.8 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: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does yellow mustard or fried egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Fried egg is high in calories and yellow mustard has 70% less calories than fried egg - yellow mustard has 60 calories in 100g and fried egg has 196 calories.
Does yellow mustard or fried egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow mustard and fried egg contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and fried egg has 0.83g of carbohydrates. the carbs in yellow mustard are made of 70% dietary fiber, 20% sugar and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in fried egg comprise of 100% sugar.
Does yellow mustard or fried egg contain more calcium?
Both yellow mustard and fried egg are high in calcium. Yellow mustard is very similar to fried egg for calcium - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.