Dijon Mustard vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Ginger Root
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 root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and ginger root:
- Both ginger root and dijon mustard are high in potassium.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Ginger root has 75% less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Ginger root has 8.8 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Dijon mustard is high in calories and ginger root has 84% less calories than dijon mustard - ginger root has 80 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 root per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:22:59 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 100% |
| Fat | 59% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger root has 37% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 510% more dietary fiber than ginger root - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root has 75% less sugar than dijon mustard - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than ginger root - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ginger root has 8.8 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 18 times more Vitamin E than ginger root - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Dijon Mustard | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 78% more potassium than ginger root - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.792 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 3.792 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.25 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 6.171 G | 0.12 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 Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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FAQ
Does ginger root or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Dijon mustard is high in calories and ginger root has 80% less calories than dijon mustard - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does ginger root or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger root has 40% fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does ginger root or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does ginger root or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 80% more potassium than ginger root - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.