Mayonnaise vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and mayonnaise are high in calories.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Mayonnaise has 10.9 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Mayonnaise has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and mayonnaise are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 34% more calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:99 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 21% |
| Fat | 99% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mayonnaise has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mayonnaise has 10.9 times less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein and it has 26 times more protein than mayonnaise - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 83% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and dijon mustard are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than mayonnaise - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 55% more Vitamin E than mayonnaise - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 29 times more Vitamin K than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
| Mayonnaise | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than mayonnaise - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 42 times more iron than mayonnaise - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 35 times more potassium than mayonnaise - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 20mg 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 mayonnaise and dijon mustard contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Mayonnaise | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 12 UG | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both mayonnaise and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Mayonnaise | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 3.792 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 5.461 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.03 G | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 39.176 G | 6.171 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or mayonnaise contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and mayonnaise are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 30% more calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
Does dijon mustard or mayonnaise contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than mayonnaise - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or mayonnaise contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 42 times more iron than mayonnaise - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or mayonnaise contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 35 times more potassium than mayonnaise - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium.