Yellow Mustard vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Yellow Mustard and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yellow mustard
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yellow mustard and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber.
- Yellow corn has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Yellow corn is a great source of potassium.
- Yellow mustard has 72% less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Yellow mustard has 38% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 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 yellow corn per calorie. Yellow mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:47 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yellow Mustard | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 76% |
| Fat | 47% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow mustard has 72% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both yellow corn and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber. Yellow mustard has 67% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of protein - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and yellow mustard are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and yellow corn are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has 17 times more Vitamin C than yellow mustard - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both yellow mustard and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Yellow Mustard | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.177 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.565 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.254 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has 258% more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow corn is a great source of potassium and it has 43% more potassium than yellow mustard - yellow corn has 218mg 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 yellow corn contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Yellow Mustard | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 51 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 113 UG | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Yellow Mustard | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.374 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.374 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both yellow mustard and yellow corn contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Yellow Mustard | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.01 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.373 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Yellow mustard has 40% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does yellow corn or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow mustard has 70% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Yellow mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.