Lamb vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and lamb are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lamb contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than lamb.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and lamb are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 80% more calories than lamb - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 22% |
| Fat | 64% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and lamb are high in protein. Dijon mustard has a little more protein (5%) than lamb by weight - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 76% less saturated fat than lamb - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than lamb - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than lamb - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lamb contains more Vitamin B12. Both lamb and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Lamb | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than lamb - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 415% more iron than lamb - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both dijon mustard and lamb are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 118% more potassium than lamb - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 1.07 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: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and lamb are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 80% more calories than lamb - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is dijon mustard or lamb better for protein?
Both dijon mustard and lamb are high in protein. Dijon mustard has a little more protein ( 10%) than lamb by weight - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does dijon mustard or lamb contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than lamb - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or lamb contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 420% more iron than lamb - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or lamb contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and lamb are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 120% more potassium than lamb - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.