Egg vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of 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
egg
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and yellow mustard:
- Both egg and yellow mustard are high in calcium.
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than yellow mustard, however, yellow mustard contains more beta-carotene than egg.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Yellow mustard has 13.6 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and yellow mustard has 58% less calories than egg - egg has 143 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for yellow mustard, 22:34:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 34% |
| Fat | 62% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - egg has 0.72g 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 egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - egg has 0.37g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 236% more protein than yellow mustard - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yellow mustard has 13.6 times less saturated fat than egg - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and yellow mustard are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and yellow mustard has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow mustard and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 31 times more Vitamin A than yellow mustard - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than yellow mustard - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg has 0.3ug 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, egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both egg and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Egg is very similar to egg for calcium - egg has 56mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Egg and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of iron - egg has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Egg and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of potassium - egg has 138mg 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, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than yellow mustard per 100 grams, however, yellow mustard contains more beta-carotene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 113 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 51 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 egg per 100 grams, however, egg contains more dha than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.374 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Egg | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 1.573 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does egg or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and yellow mustard has 60% less calories than egg - egg has 143 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Is egg or yellow mustard better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 240% more protein than yellow mustard - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Does egg or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - egg has 0.72g 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 egg comprise of 100% sugar.
Does egg or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Both egg and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Egg is very similar to egg for calcium - egg has 56mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.