Parmesan Cheese vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan 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
parmesan cheese
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and dijon mustard:
- Both parmesan cheese and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Parmesan cheese has 60.7 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Parmesan cheese has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than parmesan cheese.
- Parmesan cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 30% more calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to dijon mustard for fat. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 38:3:59 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 21% |
| Fat | 59% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parmesan cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - parmesan cheese has 3.2g 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 parmesan cheese - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese has 60.7 times less sugar than dijon mustard - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and dijon mustard are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 37% more protein than dijon mustard - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 87% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 102 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 22 times more Vitamin E than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both parmesan cheese and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Parmesan Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 345% more calcium than dijon mustard - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg 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 702% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg 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, parmesan cheese has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard per 100 grams, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 66 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 parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.297 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.297 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than parmesan cheese per 100 grams.
| Parmesan Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.272 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.272 G | 6.171 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Parmesan Cheese or Dijon Mustard .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 30% more calories than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or dijon mustard better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and dijon mustard are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 40% more protein than dijon mustard - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 350% more calcium than dijon mustard - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does parmesan cheese or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does parmesan cheese or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 700% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.