Apple vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Apple has 51% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Apple has 70 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) 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 apple has 90% less calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 22% |
| Fat | 3% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apple has 51% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both dijon mustard and apple are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 408% more dietary fiber than apple - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Dijon mustard and apple contain similar amounts of sugar - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein and it has 99 times more protein than apple - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Apple has 70 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 54% more Vitamin C than apple - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 27 times more Vitamin E than apple - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than apple - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 75 times more iron than apple - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 590% more potassium than apple - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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 apple and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Apple | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.043 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: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Dijon mustard is high in calories and apple has 90% less calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does dijon mustard or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple has 50% fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
Does dijon mustard or apple contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than apple - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or apple contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 75 times more iron than apple - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or apple contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 590% more potassium than apple - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.