Whole Wheat Bread vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat bread
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and yellow mustard:
- Both whole wheat bread and yellow mustard are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Whole wheat bread has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein.
- Yellow mustard has 5.9 times less sugar than whole wheat bread.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat bread is high in calories and yellow mustard has 77% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to yellow mustard for protein. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for yellow mustard, 22:34:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 34% |
| Fat | 14% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and yellow mustard has 87% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both whole wheat bread and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber. Whole wheat bread has 85% more dietary fiber than yellow mustard - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow mustard has 5.9 times less sugar than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 257% more protein than yellow mustard - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat bread and yellow mustard are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and whole wheat bread are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow mustard and whole wheat bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both whole wheat bread and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whole wheat bread and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Whole wheat bread has 63% more calcium than yellow mustard - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 55% more iron than yellow mustard - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Whole wheat bread is a great source of potassium and it has 51% more potassium than yellow mustard - whole wheat bread has 230mg 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 whole wheat bread and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 51 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 94 UG | 113 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both whole wheat bread and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Whole Wheat Bread | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.205 G | 0.374 G |
| Total | 0.205 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.667 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 1.667 G | 0.373 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 Whole Wheat Bread or Yellow Mustard .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat bread is high in calories and yellow mustard has 80% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and yellow mustard has 90% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Both whole wheat bread and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Whole wheat bread has 60% more calcium than yellow mustard - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.