Yellow Mustard vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Yellow Mustard and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yellow mustard
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yellow mustard and tomato:
- Tomato has 70% less calories than yellow mustard.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tomato has 70% less calories than yellow mustard - tomato has 18 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 tomato per calorie. Yellow mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:47 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yellow Mustard | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 75% |
| Fat | 47% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in tomato are made of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in yellow mustard comprise of 72% dietary fiber, 17% sugar and 12% starch.
dietary fiber
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 233% more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow mustard has 325% more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and yellow mustard are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and tomato are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 44 times more Vitamin C than yellow mustard - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 740% more Vitamin A than yellow mustard - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tomato and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid. Both yellow mustard and tomato contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Yellow Mustard | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.565 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.254 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 530% more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has 496% more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 56% more potassium than yellow mustard - tomato has 237mg 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 tomato contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Yellow Mustard | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 51 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 113 UG | 123 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Yellow Mustard | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.374 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.374 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Yellow Mustard | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.01 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.373 G | 0.08 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 Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does tomato or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Tomato has 70% less calories than yellow mustard - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does tomato or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in tomato are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in yellow mustard comprise of 70% dietary fiber, 20% sugar and 10% starch.
Does tomato or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Yellow mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 530% more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.