Dijon Mustard vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 6.4 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and dijon mustard are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 26% more calories than dijon mustard - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to bittersweet chocolate for carbs. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:21:60 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 18% |
| Fat | 60% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bittersweet chocolate and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 36% more dietary fiber than dijon mustard - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate has 6.4 times less sugar than dijon mustard - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 82% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 94% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and dijon mustard are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 11 times more Vitamin E than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Dijon Mustard | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 163% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and dijon mustard are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 89% more iron than dijon mustard - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 12% more potassium than dijon mustard - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg 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 | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.792 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 3.792 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.275 G | 0.553 G |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 1.435 G |
| Total | 6.196 G | 1.988 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Dijon Mustard or Bittersweet Chocolate .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and dijon mustard are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 30% more calories than dijon mustard - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 160% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and dijon mustard are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 90% more iron than dijon mustard - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 10% more potassium than dijon mustard - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.