Cheddar Cheese vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar 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
cheddar cheese
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and cheddar cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Cheddar cheese has 13.1 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Cheddar cheese has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cheddar cheese.
- Cheddar cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 26% more calories than cheddar cheese - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 22% |
| Fat | 74% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheddar cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheddar cheese has 13.1 times less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 14% more protein than cheddar cheese - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 89% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 167 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 614% more Vitamin E than cheddar cheese - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both cheddar cheese and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Cheddar Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both dijon mustard and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 167% more calcium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 64 times more iron than cheddar cheese - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 871% more potassium than cheddar cheese - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg 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, cheddar cheese has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard per 100 grams, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cheddar cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 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 cheddar cheese per 100 grams, however, cheddar cheese contains more dpa than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 3.792 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than cheddar cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 1.178 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: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 30% more calories than cheddar cheese - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does dijon mustard or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 170% more calcium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or cheddar cheese contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 64 times more iron than cheddar cheese - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or cheddar cheese contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 870% more potassium than cheddar cheese - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.