Dijon Mustard vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and collard greens:
- Both collard greens and dijon mustard are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Collard green has 13.7 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Collard green has 35.1 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Collard green has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Dijon mustard is high in calories and collard green has 94% less calories than dijon mustard - collard green has 32 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to collard greens per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:22:59 and for collard greens, 31:56:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Collard Greens | |
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| Protein | 19% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 56% |
| Fat | 59% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Collard green has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - collard green has 5.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both collard greens and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 205% more dietary fiber than collard green - collard green has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Collard green has 13.7 times less sugar than dijon mustard - collard green has 0.46g 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 764% more protein than collard green - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Collard green has 35.1 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 397% more Vitamin C than dijon mustard - collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 124 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 124% more Vitamin E than collard green - collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 79 times more Vitamin K than dijon mustard - collard green has 437.1ug 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 and Vitamin B6. Both dijon mustard and collard greens contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Dijon Mustard | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 129 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both collard greens and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 15% more calcium than collard green - collard green has 232mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than collard green - collard green has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both collard greens and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 246% more potassium than collard green - collard green has 213mg 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,
| Dijon Mustard | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 2991 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | 4323 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 14 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than collard green per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.792 G | 0.108 G |
| Total | 3.792 G | 0.108 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than collard green per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 0.082 G |
| Total | 5.921 G | 0.084 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 Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does collard greens or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Dijon mustard is high in calories and collard green has 90% less calories than dijon mustard - collard green has 32 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Is collard greens or dijon mustard better for protein?
Dijon mustard is a fantastic source of protein and it has 760% more protein than collard green - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Does collard greens or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, collard green has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - collard green has 5.4g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does collard greens or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both collard greens and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 20% more calcium than collard green - collard green has 232mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does collard greens or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than collard green - collard green has 0.47mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does collard greens or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both collard greens and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 250% more potassium than collard green - collard green has 213mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.