Dijon Mustard vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and dijon mustard are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more calories (6%) than dijon mustard by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:22:59 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
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| Protein | 19% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 46% |
| Fat | 59% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 55% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 126% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and dijon mustard has 87% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein and it has 382% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 93% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both dijon mustard and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Dijon Mustard | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 146% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 110% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 81% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg 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 dijon mustard and chocolate hazelnut spread contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Dijon Mustard | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.275 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | ~ |
| Total | 6.196 G | 1.877 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: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and dijon mustard are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more calories ( 10%) than dijon mustard by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 60% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 150% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 110% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 80% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.