Pecan vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pecan
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and yellow mustard:
- Both pecan and yellow mustard are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Pecan has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of potassium.
- Yellow mustard has 58% less carbohydrates than pecan.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pecan is high in calories and yellow mustard has 91% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for yellow mustard, 21:32:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 32% |
| Fat | 88% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow mustard has 58% less carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pecan are made of 68% dietary fiber, 28% sugar and 3% starch, whereas the carbs in yellow mustard comprise of 72% dietary fiber, 17% sugar and 12% starch.
dietary fiber
Both pecan and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber. Pecan has 140% more dietary fiber than yellow mustard - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pecan and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 145% more protein than yellow mustard - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and yellow mustard has 97% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and pecan are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and pecan does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pecan and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pecan and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pecan and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both pecan and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Pecan | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pecan and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Pecan has 11% more calcium than yellow mustard - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 57% more iron than yellow mustard - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Pecan is an excellent source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than yellow mustard - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow mustard 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 pecan and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Pecan | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 51 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 17 UG | 113 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.986 G | 0.374 G |
| Total | 0.986 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 20.628 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: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does pecan or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Pecan is high in calories and yellow mustard has 90% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does pecan or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow mustard has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pecan are made of 70% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in yellow mustard comprise of 70% dietary fiber, 20% sugar and 10% starch.
Does pecan or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Both pecan and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Pecan has 10% more calcium than yellow mustard - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
Does pecan or yellow mustard contain more potassium?
Pecan is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than yellow mustard - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium.