Cornmeal vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cornmeal and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornmeal
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornmeal and yellow mustard:
- Both cornmeal and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber.
- Cornmeal has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cornmeal is a great source of iron and protein.
- Cornmeal is an excellent source of potassium.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cornmeal is high in calories and yellow mustard has 84% less calories than cornmeal - cornmeal has 384 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornmeal is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Cornmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 10:76:14 and for yellow mustard, 22:34:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornmeal | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 34% |
| Fat | 14% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cornmeal is high in carbohydrates and yellow mustard has 92% less carbohydrates than cornmeal - cornmeal has 72.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cornmeal are made of 85% starch, 13% dietary fiber and 2% sugar, whereas the carbs in yellow mustard comprise of 72% dietary fiber, 17% sugar and 12% starch.
dietary fiber
Both cornmeal and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber. Cornmeal has 135% more dietary fiber than yellow mustard - cornmeal has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cornmeal and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - cornmeal has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cornmeal is a great source of protein and it has 163% more protein than yellow mustard - cornmeal has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cornmeal and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cornmeal has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and cornmeal are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow mustard and cornmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yellow mustard and cornmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cornmeal and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cornmeal has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cornmeal and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cornmeal has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cornmeal has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cornmeal and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Cornmeal | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 2.47 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.595 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.59 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 950% more calcium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Cornmeal is a great source of iron and it has 86% more iron than yellow mustard - cornmeal has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Cornmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 112% more potassium than yellow mustard - cornmeal has 322mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cornmeal per 100 grams.
| Cornmeal | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 0.374 G |
| Total | 0.06 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cornmeal has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Cornmeal | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.292 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 2.292 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 Cornmeal or Yellow Mustard .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cornmeal or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Cornmeal is high in calories and yellow mustard has 80% less calories than cornmeal - cornmeal has 384 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does cornmeal or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cornmeal is high in carbohydrates and yellow mustard has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cornmeal - cornmeal has 72.9g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cornmeal are made of 90% starch, 10% dietary fiber and 0% sugar, whereas the carbs in yellow mustard comprise of 70% dietary fiber, 20% sugar and 10% starch.
Does cornmeal or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Yellow mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 950% more calcium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
Does cornmeal or yellow mustard contain more potassium?
Cornmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than yellow mustard - cornmeal has 322mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium.