Cornmeal vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cornmeal and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornmeal
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornmeal and dijon mustard:
- Both cornmeal and dijon mustard are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cornmeal has 3.3 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cornmeal and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 32% more calories than cornmeal - cornmeal has 384 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornmeal is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Cornmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 10:76:14 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornmeal | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 22% |
| Fat | 14% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cornmeal is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 61% less carbohydrates than cornmeal - cornmeal has 72.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cornmeal and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 30% more dietary fiber than cornmeal - cornmeal has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cornmeal has 3.3 times less sugar than dijon mustard - cornmeal has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cornmeal and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 165% more protein than cornmeal - cornmeal has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cornmeal and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cornmeal has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than cornmeal - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and cornmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 12 times more Vitamin E than cornmeal - cornmeal has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cornmeal and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cornmeal has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both cornmeal and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cornmeal | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 2.47 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.595 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.59 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both cornmeal and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 208% more iron than cornmeal - cornmeal has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cornmeal and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 129% more potassium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 322mg of potassium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cornmeal per 100 grams.
| Cornmeal | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.06 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than cornmeal per 100 grams.
| Cornmeal | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.292 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 2.292 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: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does cornmeal or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cornmeal and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 30% more calories than cornmeal - cornmeal has 384 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does cornmeal or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cornmeal is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 60% fewer carbohydrates than cornmeal - cornmeal has 72.9g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cornmeal or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does cornmeal or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both cornmeal and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 210% more iron than cornmeal - cornmeal has 3mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does cornmeal or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both cornmeal and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 130% more potassium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 322mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.