Mozzarella Cheese vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mozzarella cheese
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and dijon mustard:
- Both mozzarella cheese and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Mozzarella cheese has 5.7 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Mozzarella cheese has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mozzarella cheese.
- Mozzarella cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both mozzarella cheese and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 60% more calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 22% |
| Fat | 70% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mozzarella cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - mozzarella cheese has 2.5g 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 more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mozzarella cheese has 5.7 times less sugar than dijon mustard - mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both mozzarella cheese and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 21% more protein than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mozzarella cheese is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 87% less saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than mozzarella cheese - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 97 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 23 times more Vitamin E than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mozzarella cheese and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mozzarella cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both mozzarella cheese and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both mozzarella cheese and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 116% more calcium than dijon mustard - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 45 times more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 884% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg 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, mozzarella cheese has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard per 100 grams, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 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 mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than mozzarella cheese per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.566 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: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does mozzarella cheese or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both mozzarella cheese and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 60% more calories than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 318 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does mozzarella cheese or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both mozzarella cheese and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 120% more calcium than dijon mustard - mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does mozzarella cheese or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 45 times more iron than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does mozzarella cheese or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 880% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.