Dijon Mustard vs. Paprika

Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Paprika


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of dijon mustard versus paprika (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and paprika:

  • Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Dijon mustard has more thiamin and folate, however, paprika contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than dijon mustard.
  • Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
Detailed nutritional comparison of dijon mustard and paprika is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 80% more calories than paprika - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:21:60 and for paprika, 15:56:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Dijon Mustard Paprika
Protein 19% 15%
Carbohydrates 21% 56%
Fat 60% 30%
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carbohydrates

Paprika is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 48% less carbohydrates than paprika - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 186% more dietary fiber than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Dijon mustard and paprika contain similar amounts of sugar - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.

Protein

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Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 84% more protein than paprika - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.

Fat

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Dijon mustard and paprika contain similar amounts of saturated fat - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Dijon mustard has 689% more Vitamin C than paprika - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 1230 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 474% more Vitamin E than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Dijon mustard has more thiamin and folate, however, paprika contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Dijon Mustard Paprika
Thiamin 0.805 MG 0.33 MG
Riboflavin 0.261 MG 1.23 MG
Niacin 4.733 MG 10.06 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.81 MG 2.51 MG
Vitamin B6 0.397 MG 2.141 MG
Folate 162 UG 49 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 16% more calcium than paprika - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.

iron

Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 130% more iron than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 209% more potassium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg 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,

Dijon Mustard Paprika
beta-carotene 18 UG 26162 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 568 UG 18944 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 595 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than paprika per 100 grams.

Dijon Mustard Paprika
alpha linoleic acid 3.792 G 0.453 G
Total 3.792 G 0.453 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both dijon mustard and paprika contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Dijon Mustard Paprika
other omega 6 0.275 G 0.047 G
linoleic acid 5.921 G 7.314 G
Total 6.196 G 7.361 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) .

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FAQ

Does dijon mustard or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 80% more calories than paprika - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.

Does dijon mustard or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 50% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.

Does dijon mustard or paprika contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 20% more calcium than paprika - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.

Does dijon mustard or paprika contain more iron?
Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 130% more iron than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.

Does dijon mustard or paprika contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 210% more potassium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.