Dijon Mustard vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and ginger:
- Both ginger and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than ginger.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ginger and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 52% more calories than ginger - ginger has 335 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:22:59 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 75% |
| Fat | 59% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 61% less carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both ginger and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 16% more dietary fiber than dijon mustard - ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both ginger and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 190% more protein than ginger - ginger has 9g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ginger and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of saturated fat - ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 914% more Vitamin C than ginger - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ginger and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than ginger - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin. Both dijon mustard and ginger contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Dijon Mustard | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both ginger and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 133% more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both ginger and dijon mustard are high in iron. Ginger has 115% more iron than dijon mustard - ginger has 19.8mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Ginger has 79% more potassium than dijon mustard - ginger has 1320mg 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, both dijon mustard and ginger contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Dijon Mustard | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.792 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 3.792 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than ginger per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.25 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 6.171 G | 0.706 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 Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) .
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FAQ
Does ginger or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ginger and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 50% more calories than ginger - ginger has 335 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does ginger or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 60% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both ginger and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 130% more calcium than ginger - ginger has 114mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does ginger or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both ginger and dijon mustard are high in iron. Ginger has 120% more iron than dijon mustard - ginger has 19.8mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does ginger or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both ginger and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Ginger has 80% more potassium than dijon mustard - ginger has 1320mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.