Cheese vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of 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
cheese
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheese and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Cheese has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cheese.
- Cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and cheese are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 32% more calories than cheese - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and cheese has 384 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 25:0:75 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 22% |
| Fat | 75% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheese has 0.13g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheese - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheese has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and cheese are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 11% more protein than cheese - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and cheese has 23.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheese is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 88% less saturated fat than cheese - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheese has 16.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than cheese - cheese has 95mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than cheese - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 86 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheese has 174ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheese has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 19 times more Vitamin E than cheese - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard and cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both cheese and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.318 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 0.114 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.249 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.23 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both dijon mustard and cheese are high in calcium. Cheese has 148% more calcium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than cheese - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cheese has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 768% more potassium than cheese - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheese has 85mg 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, cheese has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard per 100 grams, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 56 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 cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.332 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.332 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.532 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.532 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: Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and cheese are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 30% more calories than cheese - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and cheese has 384 calories.
Does dijon mustard or cheese contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and cheese are high in calcium. Cheese has 150% more calcium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheese has 659mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or cheese contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than cheese - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and cheese has 0.59mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or cheese contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 770% more potassium than cheese - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheese has 85mg of potassium.