Cashews vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cashews and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cashews
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cashews and dijon mustard:
- Both cashews and dijon mustard are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cashews (Nuts, cashew nuts, raw) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cashews and dijon mustard are high in calories. Cashew has a little more calories (9%) than dijon mustard by weight - cashew has 553 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cashews is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to dijon mustard for carbs. Cashews has a macronutrient ratio of 13:21:67 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cashews | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 22% |
| Fat | 67% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cashews and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - cashew has 30.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cashews and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 270% more dietary fiber than cashew - cashew has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cashews and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - cashew has 5.9g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cashews and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 43% more protein than cashew - cashew has 18.2g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cashew is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 74% less saturated fat than cashew - cashew has 7.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 13 times more Vitamin C than cashew - cashew has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and cashews contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cashew does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 463% more Vitamin E than cashew - cashew has 0.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cashew has 531% more Vitamin K than dijon mustard - cashew has 34.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both cashews and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cashews | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.423 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 1.062 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.864 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 619% more calcium than cashew - cashew has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both cashews and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 38% more iron than cashew - cashew has 6.7mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cashews and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 12% more potassium than cashew - cashew has 660mg 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,
| Cashews | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 568 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 18 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cashew per 100 grams.
| Cashews | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.062 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cashews and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cashews | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 7.782 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 7.782 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: Cashews (Nuts, cashew nuts, raw) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cashews or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cashews and dijon mustard are high in calories. Cashew has a little more calories ( 10%) than dijon mustard by weight - cashew has 553 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does cashews or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 620% more calcium than cashew - cashew has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does cashews or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both cashews and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 40% more iron than cashew - cashew has 6.7mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does cashews or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both cashews and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 10% more potassium than cashew - cashew has 660mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.