Egg Yolk vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk 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 yolk
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and egg yolk are high in calcium, calories, iron and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg yolk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Egg yolk has 11.1 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Egg yolk has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and egg yolk are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 58% more calories than egg yolk - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to dijon mustard for protein. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 22% |
| Fat | 75% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg yolk has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg yolk has 11.1 times less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and egg yolk are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 64% more protein than egg yolk - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 79% less saturated fat than egg yolk - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and dijon mustard has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than egg yolk - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 189 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 97% more Vitamin E than egg yolk - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard and egg yolk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg yolk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both egg yolk and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Egg Yolk | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both dijon mustard and egg yolk are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 106% more calcium than egg yolk - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Both dijon mustard and egg yolk are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 237% more iron than egg yolk - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 577% more potassium than egg yolk - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg 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 yolk and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Egg Yolk | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 88 UG | 18 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 38 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1094 UG | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg yolk per 100 grams, however, egg yolk contains more dha and epa than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.103 G | 3.792 G |
| DHA | 0.114 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.228 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both egg yolk and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Egg Yolk | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 3.538 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: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and egg yolk are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 60% more calories than egg yolk - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does dijon mustard or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and egg yolk are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 110% more calcium than egg yolk - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or egg yolk contain more iron?
Both dijon mustard and egg yolk are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 240% more iron than egg yolk - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or egg yolk contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 580% more potassium than egg yolk - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.