Cumin vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and yellow mustard:
- Both cumin and yellow mustard are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, yellow mustard contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cumin is an excellent source of iron, potassium and protein.
- Yellow mustard has 6.1 times less saturated fat than cumin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cumin is high in calories and yellow mustard has 84% less calories than cumin - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to yellow mustard for fat. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for yellow mustard, 21:32:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 32% |
| Fat | 46% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and yellow mustard has 87% less carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cumin and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber. Cumin has 163% more dietary fiber than yellow mustard - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cumin and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 376% more protein than yellow mustard - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yellow mustard has 6.1 times less saturated fat than cumin - cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and cumin are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has 24 times more Vitamin C than yellow mustard - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has 11 times more Vitamin A than yellow mustard - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 825% more Vitamin E than yellow mustard - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cumin and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, yellow mustard contains more pantothenic acid. Both cumin and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of folate.
| Cumin | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cumin and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Cumin has 13 times more calcium than yellow mustard - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 40 times more iron than yellow mustard - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Cumin is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than yellow mustard - cumin has 1788mg 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,
| Cumin | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 51 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 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 cumin per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.374 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 3.103 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: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does cumin or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Cumin is high in calories and yellow mustard has 80% less calories than cumin - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does cumin or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and yellow mustard has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Both cumin and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Cumin has 13 times more calcium than yellow mustard - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
Does cumin or yellow mustard contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 40 times more iron than yellow mustard - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
Does cumin or yellow mustard contain more potassium?
Cumin is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than yellow mustard - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium.