Canned Tuna vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and canned tuna are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Canned tuna has 60% less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Canned tuna has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than canned tuna.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and canned tuna are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 297% more calories than canned tuna - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 22% |
| Fat | 22% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and canned tuna are high in protein. Dijon mustard has a little more protein (10%) than canned tuna by weight - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Canned tuna has 60% less saturated fat than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than canned tuna - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than canned tuna - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin K than canned tuna - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Canned Tuna | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than canned tuna - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 849% more iron than canned tuna - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both dijon mustard and canned tuna are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 211% more potassium than canned tuna - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than canned tuna per 100 grams, however, canned tuna contains more dha, epa and dpa than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 3.792 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.055 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and canned tuna are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 300% more calories than canned tuna - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is dijon mustard or canned tuna better for protein?
Both dijon mustard and canned tuna are high in protein. Dijon mustard has a little more protein ( 10%) than canned tuna by weight - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does dijon mustard or canned tuna contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than canned tuna - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or canned tuna contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 850% more iron than canned tuna - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and canned tuna are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 210% more potassium than canned tuna - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.