Boiled Egg vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and yellow mustard:
- Both yellow mustard and boiled egg are high in calcium.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Yellow mustard has 14.2 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Yellow mustard has more beta-carotene than boiled egg, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than yellow mustard.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin and niacin, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and yellow mustard has 61% less calories than boiled egg - yellow mustard has 60 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for yellow mustard, 22:34:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 34% |
| Fat | 64% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow mustard and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow mustard has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in yellow mustard are made of 72% dietary fiber, 17% sugar and 12% starch, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Yellow mustard and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 236% more protein than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yellow mustard has 14.2 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and boiled egg are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and yellow mustard has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow mustard and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 28 times more Vitamin A than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than yellow mustard - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow mustard and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yellow mustard and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin and niacin, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both boiled egg and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Boiled Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both yellow mustard and boiled egg are high in calcium. Yellow mustard has 26% more calcium than boiled egg - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has 35% more iron than boiled egg - yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow mustard and boiled egg contain similar amounts of potassium - yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg 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, yellow mustard has more beta-carotene than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 51 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 113 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more dha than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.374 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 1.188 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does yellow mustard or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and yellow mustard has 60% less calories than boiled egg - yellow mustard has 60 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is yellow mustard or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 240% more protein than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does yellow mustard or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow mustard and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in yellow mustard are made of 70% dietary fiber, 20% sugar and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
Does yellow mustard or boiled egg contain more calcium?
Both yellow mustard and boiled egg are high in calcium. Yellow mustard has 30% more calcium than boiled egg - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.