Sriracha vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Sriracha and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sriracha
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sriracha and yellow mustard:
- Both yellow mustard and sriracha are high in calcium.
- Sriracha is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Yellow mustard has signficantly more potassium than sriracha.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sriracha (SRIRACHA) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Yellow mustard and sriracha contain similar amounts of calories - yellow mustard has 60 calories per 100 grams and sriracha has 56 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sriracha is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to yellow mustard for fat. Sriracha has a macronutrient ratio of 6:50:44 and for yellow mustard, 21:32:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sriracha | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 32% |
| Fat | 44% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow mustard and sriracha contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow mustard has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and sriracha has 7.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 400% more dietary fiber than sriracha - yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sriracha has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow mustard and sriracha contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar per 100 grams and sriracha has 4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow mustard has 368% more protein than sriracha - yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein per 100 grams and sriracha has 0.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow mustard and sriracha are low in saturated fat - yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sriracha has 0.4g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and sriracha are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and sriracha does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sriracha is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 63 times more Vitamin C than yellow mustard - yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sriracha has 19.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow mustard and sriracha contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sriracha does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow mustard has more Vitamin E than sriracha - yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sriracha does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yellow mustard and sriracha contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sriracha does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Sriracha | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both yellow mustard and sriracha are high in calcium. Yellow mustard has 31% more calcium than sriracha - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and sriracha has 48mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has 178% more iron than sriracha - yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and sriracha has 0.58mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow mustard has signficantly more potassium than sriracha - yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium per 100 grams and sriracha does not contain significant amounts.
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: Sriracha (SRIRACHA) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does yellow mustard or sriracha contain more calories in 100 grams?Yellow mustard and sriracha contain similar amounts of calories - yellow mustard has 60 calories in 100g and sriracha has 56 calories.
Does yellow mustard or sriracha have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow mustard and sriracha contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and sriracha has 7.2g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow mustard or sriracha contain more calcium?
Both yellow mustard and sriracha are high in calcium. Yellow mustard has 30% more calcium than sriracha - yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and sriracha has 48mg of calcium.