Avocado vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and yellow mustard:
- Both avocado and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber.
- Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than yellow mustard.
- Avocado is an excellent source of potassium.
- Yellow mustard has 8.9 times less saturated fat than avocado.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin, however, avocado contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Avocado is high in calories and yellow mustard has 64% less calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for yellow mustard, 21:32:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 32% |
| Fat | 77% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Avocado and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - avocado has 8.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both avocado and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber. Avocado has 70% more dietary fiber than yellow mustard - avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Avocado and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - avocado has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow mustard has 91% more protein than avocado - avocado has 2g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yellow mustard has 8.9 times less saturated fat than avocado - avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and avocado are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than yellow mustard - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Avocado and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Avocado has 447% more Vitamin E than yellow mustard - avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Avocado and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin, however, avocado contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Avocado | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 89 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 385% more calcium than avocado - avocado has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has 164% more iron than avocado - avocado has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Avocado is an excellent source of potassium and it has 234% more potassium than yellow mustard - avocado has 507mg 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 avocado and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Avocado | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 51 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 24 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 271 UG | 113 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than avocado per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.125 G | 0.374 G |
| Total | 0.125 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | 0.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 1.674 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: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does avocado or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Avocado is high in calories and yellow mustard has 60% less calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does avocado or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, avocado and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - avocado has 8.6g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does avocado or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Yellow mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 390% more calcium than avocado - avocado has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
Does avocado or yellow mustard contain more potassium?
Avocado is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than yellow mustard - avocado has 507mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium.