Egg vs. Dijon Mustard

Nutrition comparison of Egg and Dijon Mustard


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of egg versus dijon mustard (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and dijon mustard:

  • Both dijon mustard and egg are high in calcium, calories and protein.
  • Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, egg contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Egg has 17.3 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
  • Egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
  • Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
  • Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
Detailed nutritional comparison of egg and dijon mustard is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both dijon mustard and egg are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 255% more calories than egg - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to dijon mustard for fat. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Egg Dijon Mustard
Protein 36% 19%
Carbohydrates 2% 22%
Fat 62% 59%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Egg has 17.3 times less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.

Protein

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Both dijon mustard and egg are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 108% more protein than egg - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Dijon mustard has 36% less saturated fat than egg - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both egg and dijon mustard are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Egg is high in cholesterol and dijon mustard has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than egg - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 79 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Dijon mustard has 383% more Vitamin E than egg - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Dijon mustard and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, egg contains more Vitamin B12. Both egg and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Egg Dijon Mustard
Thiamin 0.04 MG 0.805 MG
Riboflavin 0.457 MG 0.261 MG
Niacin 0.075 MG 4.733 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.533 MG 0.81 MG
Vitamin B6 0.17 MG 0.397 MG
Folate 47 UG 162 UG
Vitamin B12 0.89 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both dijon mustard and egg are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 375% more calcium than egg - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.

iron

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 426% more iron than egg - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.

potassium

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 435% more potassium than egg - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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, both egg and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Egg Dijon Mustard
lutein + zeaxanthin 503 UG 568 UG
beta-carotene ~ 18 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg per 100 grams, however, egg contains more dha than dijon mustard per 100 grams.

Egg Dijon Mustard
alpha linoleic acid 0.048 G 3.792 G
DHA 0.058 G ~
DPA 0.007 G ~
Total 0.113 G 3.792 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than egg per 100 grams.

Egg Dijon Mustard
other omega 6 0.018 G 0.25 G
linoleic acid 1.555 G 5.921 G
Total 1.573 G 6.171 G



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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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .

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FAQ

Does dijon mustard or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both dijon mustard and egg are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 260% more calories than egg - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.

Is dijon mustard or egg better for protein?
Both dijon mustard and egg are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 110% more protein than egg - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.

Does dijon mustard or egg contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and egg are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 380% more calcium than egg - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.

Does dijon mustard or egg contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 430% more iron than egg - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.

Does dijon mustard or egg contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 440% more potassium than egg - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.

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