Crab Meat vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crab meat
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and crab meat are high in calcium, potassium and protein.
- Crab meat has 8.9 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Crab meat has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, crab meat contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Dijon mustard is high in calories and crab meat has 84% less calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:8 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 21% |
| Fat | 8% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crab meat has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than crab meat - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crab meat has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and crab meat are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 46% more protein than crab meat - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Crab meat has 8.9 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and dijon mustard are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 115% more Vitamin C than crab meat - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 176% more Vitamin E than crab meat - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, crab meat contains more Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Crab Meat | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both dijon mustard and crab meat are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 192% more calcium than crab meat - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than crab meat - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both dijon mustard and crab meat are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 185% more potassium than crab meat - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than crab meat per 100 grams, however, crab meat contains more dha and epa than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 3.792 G |
| DHA | 0.067 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.101 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.186 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than crab meat per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 0.025 G | 6.171 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Crab Meat or Dijon Mustard .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Dijon mustard is high in calories and crab meat has 80% less calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is dijon mustard or crab meat better for protein?
Both dijon mustard and crab meat are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 50% more protein than crab meat - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does dijon mustard or crab meat contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and crab meat are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 190% more calcium than crab meat - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or crab meat contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than crab meat - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or crab meat contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and crab meat are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 190% more potassium than crab meat - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.