Yellow Mustard vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Yellow Mustard and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yellow mustard
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yellow mustard and tomato sauce:
- Tomato sauce has 60% less calories than yellow mustard.
- Tomato sauce has more beta-carotene and lycopene than yellow mustard, however, yellow mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato sauce.
- Tomato sauce is a great source of potassium.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato sauce has 60% less calories than yellow mustard - tomato sauce has 24 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yellow mustard is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tomato sauce per calorie. Yellow mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 22:34:44 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yellow Mustard | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 74% |
| Fat | 44% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato sauce and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tomato sauce are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in yellow mustard comprise of 72% dietary fiber, 17% sugar and 12% starch.
dietary fiber
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 167% more dietary fiber than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato sauce and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow mustard has 212% more protein than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato sauce and yellow mustard are low in saturated fat - tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and tomato sauce are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and tomato sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato sauce has 22 times more Vitamin C than yellow mustard - tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato sauce and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato sauce and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato sauce and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin. Both yellow mustard and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Yellow Mustard | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 0.565 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.254 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 350% more calcium than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has 68% more iron than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato sauce is a great source of potassium and it has 95% more potassium than yellow mustard - tomato sauce has 297mg 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, tomato sauce has more beta-carotene and lycopene than yellow mustard per 100 grams, however, yellow mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato sauce per 100 grams.
| Yellow Mustard | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 51 UG | 259 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 113 UG | 24 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 13895 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato sauce per 100 grams.
| Yellow Mustard | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.374 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.374 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more linoleic acid than tomato sauce per 100 grams.
| Yellow Mustard | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.01 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.373 G | 0.115 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: Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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FAQ
Does tomato sauce or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato sauce has 60% less calories than yellow mustard - tomato sauce has 24 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does tomato sauce or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato sauce and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tomato sauce are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in yellow mustard comprise of 70% dietary fiber, 20% sugar and 10% starch.
Does tomato sauce or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Yellow mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 350% more calcium than tomato sauce - tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.