Cinnamon vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cinnamon and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cinnamon
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cinnamon and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and cinnamon are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cinnamon has 4.7 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Cinnamon has 68% less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Cinnamon has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cinnamon.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and cinnamon are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 106% more calories than cinnamon - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cinnamon is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Cinnamon has a macronutrient ratio of 5:96:0 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cinnamon | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 22% |
| Fat | ~ | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 65% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both dijon mustard and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 335% more dietary fiber than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cinnamon has 68% less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein and it has 554% more protein than cinnamon - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cinnamon has 4.7 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 87% more Vitamin C than cinnamon - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and cinnamon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 119% more Vitamin E than cinnamon - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has 478% more Vitamin K than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cinnamon | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.022 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 1.332 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.358 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both dijon mustard and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 277% more calcium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Both dijon mustard and cinnamon are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 11% more iron than cinnamon - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both dijon mustard and cinnamon are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 71% more potassium than cinnamon - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg 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, cinnamon has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard per 100 grams, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 112 UG | 18 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 15 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 222 UG | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than cinnamon per 100 grams.
| Cinnamon | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.044 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: Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and cinnamon are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 110% more calories than cinnamon - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does dijon mustard or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 70% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does dijon mustard or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and cinnamon are high in calcium. Cinnamon has 280% more calcium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or cinnamon contain more iron?
Both dijon mustard and cinnamon are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 10% more iron than cinnamon - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and cinnamon are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 70% more potassium than cinnamon - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.