Shrimp vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and yellow mustard:
- Both yellow mustard and shrimp are high in calcium.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Yellow mustard has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Yellow mustard and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - yellow mustard has 60 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
| Shrimp | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 81% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 34% |
| Fat | 13% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow mustard and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow mustard has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Yellow mustard and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 264% more protein than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow mustard and shrimp are low in saturated fat - yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and shrimp are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Yellow mustard has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow mustard and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 980% more Vitamin A than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow mustard and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow mustard and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Shrimp | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both yellow mustard and shrimp are high in calcium. Yellow mustard has 17% more calcium than shrimp - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has 667% more iron than shrimp - yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow mustard and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.374 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 0.101 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 Shrimp or Yellow Mustard .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
Shrimp g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Yellow Mustard g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does yellow mustard or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Yellow mustard and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - yellow mustard has 60 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is yellow mustard or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 260% more protein than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does yellow mustard or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow mustard and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow mustard or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both yellow mustard and shrimp are high in calcium. Yellow mustard has 20% more calcium than shrimp - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.