Cottage Cheese vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cottage Cheese and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cottage cheese
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cottage cheese and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and cottage cheese are high in calcium and protein.
- Cottage cheese has 61% less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Cottage cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cottage cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than cottage cheese.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Dijon mustard is high in calories and cottage cheese has 81% less calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cottage cheese is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Cottage cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 46:14:40 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cottage Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 46% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 22% |
| Fat | 40% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cottage cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cottage cheese - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cottage cheese has 61% less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 2.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and cottage cheese are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 135% more protein than cottage cheese - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Dijon mustard and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of saturated fat - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 1.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 17mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than cottage cheese - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cottage cheese has 17 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 37ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cottage cheese and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - cottage cheese has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than cottage cheese - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin K than cottage cheese - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cottage cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both cottage cheese and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Cottage Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.163 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 0.099 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.557 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both dijon mustard and cottage cheese are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 220% more calcium than cottage cheese - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 130 times more iron than cottage cheese - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 610% more potassium than cottage cheese - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 104mg 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 cottage cheese and dijon mustard contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Cottage Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 12 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cottage cheese per 100 grams.
| Cottage Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than cottage cheese per 100 grams.
| Cottage Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.105 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.105 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: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or cottage cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Dijon mustard is high in calories and cottage cheese has 80% less calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
Is dijon mustard or cottage cheese better for protein?
Both dijon mustard and cottage cheese are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 140% more protein than cottage cheese - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Does dijon mustard or cottage cheese contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and cottage cheese are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 220% more calcium than cottage cheese - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or cottage cheese contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 130 times more iron than cottage cheese - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.07mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or cottage cheese contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 610% more potassium than cottage cheese - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 104mg of potassium.