Chicken Breast vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chicken breast
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and chicken breast are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Chicken breast has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, chicken breast contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and chicken breast are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 208% more calories than chicken breast - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken breast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Chicken breast has a macronutrient ratio of 79:0:21 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Breast | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 22% |
| Fat | 21% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and chicken breast are high in protein. Chicken breast has 19% more protein than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Dijon mustard and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than chicken breast - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 17 times more Vitamin E than chicken breast - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, chicken breast contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both chicken breast and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Chicken Breast | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than chicken breast - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 786% more iron than chicken breast - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both dijon mustard and chicken breast are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 188% more potassium than chicken breast - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chicken breast per 100 grams, however, chicken breast contains more dha than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.03 G | 3.792 G |
| DHA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.07 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than chicken breast per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.59 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.59 G | 6.171 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: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does dijon mustard or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and chicken breast are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 210% more calories than chicken breast - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is dijon mustard or chicken breast better for protein?
Both dijon mustard and chicken breast are high in protein. Chicken breast has 20% more protein than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does dijon mustard or chicken breast contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than chicken breast - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or chicken breast contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 790% more iron than chicken breast - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and chicken breast are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 190% more potassium than chicken breast - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.