Milk vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and yellow mustard:
- Both milk and yellow mustard are high in calcium.
- Yellow mustard has 4.5 times less sugar than milk.
- Yellow mustard has 4.8 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin and niacin, however, milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Yellow mustard has signficantly more iron than milk.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Milk and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of calories - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for yellow mustard, 22:34:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 34% |
| Fat | 35% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in yellow mustard are made of 72% dietary fiber, 17% sugar and 12% starch, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Yellow mustard has 4.5 times less sugar than milk - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of protein - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yellow mustard has 4.8 times less saturated fat than milk - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and yellow mustard are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Both milk and yellow mustard are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 1000% more Vitamin A than yellow mustard - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than yellow mustard - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Milk and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin and niacin, however, milk contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both milk and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Milk | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both milk and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Milk has 90% more calcium than yellow mustard - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has signficantly more iron than milk - milk has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Milk and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of potassium - milk has 140mg 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,
| Milk | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 51 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 113 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.374 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 0.062 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does milk or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Milk and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of calories - milk has 50 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does milk or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in yellow mustard are made of 70% dietary fiber, 20% sugar and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does milk or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Both milk and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Milk has 90% more calcium than yellow mustard - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.