Yellow Mustard vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Yellow Mustard and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yellow mustard
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yellow mustard and ketchup:
- Ketchup is a great source of potassium.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, ketchup contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Yellow mustard has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ketchup is high in calories and yellow mustard has 41% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 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 ketchup per calorie. Yellow mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 22:34:44 and for ketchup, 4:96:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yellow Mustard | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 96% |
| Fat | 44% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow mustard has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than ketchup - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and yellow mustard has 96% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow mustard has 260% more protein than ketchup - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ketchup and yellow mustard are low in saturated fat - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and ketchup are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ketchup has 12 times more Vitamin C than yellow mustard - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ketchup has 420% more Vitamin A than yellow mustard - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Ketchup and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, ketchup contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both yellow mustard and ketchup contain significant amounts of folate.
| Yellow Mustard | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 0.565 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.254 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has 360% more iron than ketchup - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Ketchup is a great source of potassium and it has 85% more potassium than yellow mustard - ketchup has 281mg 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 yellow mustard and ketchup contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Yellow Mustard | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 51 UG | 316 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 113 UG | 161 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Yellow Mustard | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.374 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.374 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more linoleic acid than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Yellow Mustard | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.01 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.039 G |
| Total | 0.373 G | 0.039 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 Ketchup (Catsup) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ketchup or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Ketchup is high in calories and yellow mustard has 40% less calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does ketchup or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow mustard has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does ketchup or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Yellow mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.