Hedge Mustard Seeds vs. Onion
Nutrition comparison of Hedge Mustard Seeds and Onion
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
onion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hedge mustard seeds and onion:
- 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, potassium and protein.
- Onion has signficantly more dietary fiber than hedge mustard seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hedge Mustard Seeds (Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hedge mustard seed is high in calories and onion has 87% less calories than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 318 calories per 100 grams and onion has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hedge mustard seeds is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to onion per calorie. Hedge mustard seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 15:72:13 and for onion, 11:87:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 87% |
| Fat | 13% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Hedge mustard seed is high in carbohydrates and onion has 84% less carbohydrates than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 58.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Onion has signficantly more dietary fiber than hedge mustard seed - onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Hedge mustard seed has less sugar than onion - onion has 4.2g 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 10 times more protein than onion - hedge mustard seed has 12.1g of protein per 100 grams and onion has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both hedge mustard seeds and onion are low in saturated fat - hedge mustard seed has 0.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and onion has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hedge mustard seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 315% more Vitamin C than onion - hedge mustard seed has 30.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Hedge mustard seeds and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hedge mustard seed has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Onion and hedge mustard seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Onion and hedge mustard seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - onion has 0.4ug 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 | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.423 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 16.825 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.778 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 95 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hedge mustard seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 70 times more calcium than onion - hedge mustard seed has 1633mg of calcium per 100 grams and onion has 23mg of calcium.
iron
Hedge mustard seeds and onion contain similar amounts of iron - hedge mustard seed has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and onion has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Hedge mustard seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than onion - hedge mustard seed has 2130mg of potassium per 100 grams and onion has 146mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hedge mustard seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than onion per 100 grams.
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.451 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 1.451 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hedge mustard seed has more linoleic acid than onion per 100 grams.
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.572 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.572 G | 0.013 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: Hedge Mustard Seeds (Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried) and Onion (Onions, raw) .
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FAQ
Does hedge mustard seeds or onion contain more calories in 100 grams?Hedge mustard seed is high in calories and onion has 90% less calories than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 318 calories in 100g and onion has 40 calories.
Does hedge mustard seeds or onion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, hedge mustard seed is high in carbohydrates and onion has 80% fewer carbohydrates than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 58.3g of carbs for 100g and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does hedge mustard seeds or onion contain more calcium?
Hedge mustard seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 70 times more calcium than onion - hedge mustard seed has 1633mg of calcium in 100 grams and onion has 23mg of calcium.
Does hedge mustard seeds or onion contain more potassium?
Hedge mustard seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than onion - hedge mustard seed has 2130mg of potassium in 100 grams and onion has 146mg of potassium.