Spices & herbs

Mustard, prepared, yellow

FDC 172234tsp or 1 packet (5 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 34 · -59 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Mustard, prepared, yellow is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 34 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 54 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of dietary fiber (14% DV), a good source of magnesium (11% DV). Most of its 60 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1100 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 3.7 g · 22%Carb 5.8 g · 34%Fat 3.3 g · 44%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories60 kcal3%
Total fat3.3 g4%
Saturated fat0.21 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium1100 mg48%
Carbohydrate5.8 g2%
Dietary fiber4 g14%
Sugars0.92 g
Protein3.7 g7%
Potassium152 mg3%
Calcium63 mg5%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium48 mg11%
Vitamin C0.3 mg0%
Vitamin A5 µg1%
Vitamin E0.36 mg2%

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FDC 172234

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber14% DV
Magnesium11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density34 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g3.7 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g4 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g1100 vs 35 median

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