Fried Tofu vs. Yellow Mustard

Nutrition comparison of Fried Tofu and Yellow Mustard


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of fried tofu versus yellow mustard (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried tofu and yellow mustard:

  • Both yellow mustard and fried tofu are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
  • Fried tofu is an excellent source of iron and protein.
  • Yellow mustard has 12.6 times less saturated fat than fried tofu.
  • Yellow mustard has more niacin, however, fried tofu contains more folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of fried tofu and yellow mustard is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Fried tofu is high in calories and yellow mustard has 78% less calories than fried tofu - yellow mustard has 60 calories per 100 grams and fried tofu has 270 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, fried tofu is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Fried tofu has a macronutrient ratio of 26:12:62 and for yellow mustard, 22:34:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Fried Tofu Yellow Mustard
Protein 26% 22%
Carbohydrates 12% 34%
Fat 62% 44%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Yellow mustard and fried tofu contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow mustard has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and fried tofu has 8.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both yellow mustard and fried tofu are high in dietary fiber. Yellow mustard is very similar to fried tofu for dietary fiber - yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fried tofu has 3.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Yellow mustard and fried tofu contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar per 100 grams and fried tofu has 2.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Fried tofu is an excellent source of protein and it has 403% more protein than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein per 100 grams and fried tofu has 18.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Yellow mustard has 12.6 times less saturated fat than fried tofu - yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fried tofu has 2.9g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both yellow mustard and fried tofu are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Yellow mustard and fried tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Yellow mustard and fried tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and fried tofu has 1ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Yellow mustard and fried tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fried tofu has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Yellow mustard and fried tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fried tofu has 7.8ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Yellow mustard has more niacin, however, fried tofu contains more folate. Both fried tofu and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Fried Tofu Yellow Mustard
Thiamin 0.17 MG 0.177 MG
Riboflavin 0.05 MG 0.07 MG
Niacin 0.1 MG 0.565 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.14 MG 0.254 MG
Vitamin B6 0.099 MG 0.07 MG
Folate 27 UG 7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both yellow mustard and fried tofu are high in calcium. Fried tofu has 490% more calcium than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and fried tofu has 372mg of calcium.

iron

Fried tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 202% more iron than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron.

potassium

Yellow mustard and fried tofu contain similar amounts of potassium - yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium per 100 grams and fried tofu has 146mg 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,

Fried Tofu Yellow Mustard
beta-carotene 16 UG 51 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 1 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 113 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, fried tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow mustard per 100 grams.

Fried Tofu Yellow Mustard
alpha linoleic acid 1.346 G 0.374 G
Total 1.346 G 0.374 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried tofu has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.

Fried Tofu Yellow Mustard
linoleic acid 10.044 G 0.363 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.01 G
Total 10.044 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .

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FAQ

Does yellow mustard or fried tofu contain more calories in 100 grams?
Fried tofu is high in calories and yellow mustard has 80% less calories than fried tofu - yellow mustard has 60 calories in 100g and fried tofu has 270 calories.

Does yellow mustard or fried tofu have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow mustard and fried tofu contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and fried tofu has 8.9g of carbohydrates.

Does yellow mustard or fried tofu contain more calcium?
Both yellow mustard and fried tofu are high in calcium. Fried tofu has 490% more calcium than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and fried tofu has 372mg of calcium.

Does yellow mustard or fried tofu contain more iron?
Fried tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 200% more iron than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron.