Dijon Mustard vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cocoa powder has 74% less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than cocoa powder.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 123% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to cocoa powder for protein. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:21:60 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 54% |
| Fat | 60% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 51% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cocoa powder and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 203% more dietary fiber than dijon mustard - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder has 74% less sugar than dijon mustard - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 33% more protein than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 75% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both dijon mustard and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Dijon Mustard | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 108% more calcium than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both cocoa powder and dijon mustard are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 50% more iron than dijon mustard - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 107% more potassium than dijon mustard - cocoa powder has 1524mg 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,
| Dijon Mustard | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.25 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 6.171 G | 0.44 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: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 120% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does cocoa powder or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 50% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 110% more calcium than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and dijon mustard are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 50% more iron than dijon mustard - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 110% more potassium than dijon mustard - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.