Hemp Seeds vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hemp seeds
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and dijon mustard:
- Both hemp seeds and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has 57% less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Dijon mustard has more pantothenic acid.
- Hemp seed has 3.5 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Hemp seed has 69% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hemp seeds and dijon mustard are high in calories. Hemp seed has a little more calories (9%) than dijon mustard by weight - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to dijon mustard for protein. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 21% |
| Fat | 73% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Hemp seed has 69% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both hemp seeds and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 205% more dietary fiber than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hemp seed has 3.5 times less sugar than dijon mustard - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both hemp seeds and dijon mustard are high in protein. Hemp seed has 21% more protein than dijon mustard - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Dijon mustard has 57% less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 13 times more Vitamin C than hemp seed - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Hemp seeds and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 534% more Vitamin E than hemp seed - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin K than hemp seed - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more pantothenic acid. Both hemp seeds and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Hemp Seeds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hemp seeds and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 280% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both hemp seeds and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 16% more iron than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 63% more potassium than dijon mustard - hemp seed has 1200mg 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 hemp seeds and dijon mustard contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Hemp Seeds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 27.459 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 Hemp Seeds or Dijon Mustard .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does hemp seeds or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hemp seeds and dijon mustard are high in calories. Hemp seed has a little more calories ( 10%) than dijon mustard by weight - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does hemp seeds or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 280% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both hemp seeds and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 20% more iron than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 60% more potassium than dijon mustard - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.