Dijon Mustard vs. Onion
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Onion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
onion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and onion:
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than onion.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Onion has 46.3 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Onion has 67% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Dijon mustard is high in calories and onion has 92% less calories than dijon mustard - onion has 40 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 onion per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:22:59 and for onion, 11:87:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 87% |
| Fat | 59% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Onion has 67% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - onion has 9.3g 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 618% more dietary fiber than onion - onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Onion and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - onion has 4.2g 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 22 times more protein than onion - onion has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Onion has 46.3 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - onion has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Onion and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than onion - onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Onion and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - onion has 0.4ug 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 | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than onion - onion has 23mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 42 times more iron than onion - onion has 0.21mg 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 405% more potassium than onion - onion has 146mg 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 dijon mustard and onion contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Dijon Mustard | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than onion per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.792 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 3.792 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than onion per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.25 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 6.171 G | 0.013 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 Onion (Onions, raw) .
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FAQ
Does onion or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Dijon mustard is high in calories and onion has 90% less calories than dijon mustard - onion has 40 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does onion or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, onion has 70% fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - onion has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does onion or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than onion - onion has 23mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does onion or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 42 times more iron than onion - onion has 0.21mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does onion or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 410% more potassium than onion - onion has 146mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.