Pasta vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pasta
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and dijon mustard:
- Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more Vitamin B6.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than pasta.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pasta has 6.1 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Pasta has 61% less sugar than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 37% more calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 22% |
| Fat | 4% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 62% less carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 281% more dietary fiber than pasta - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pasta has 61% less sugar than dijon mustard - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 100% more protein than pasta - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pasta has 6.1 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than pasta - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than pasta - pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pasta and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin B6. Both pasta and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Pasta | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pasta - pasta has 21mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 179% more iron than pasta - pasta has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 231% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg 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,
| Pasta | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 UG | 568 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 18 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pasta per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than pasta per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.54 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: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does pasta or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 40% more calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does pasta or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does pasta or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pasta - pasta has 21mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does pasta or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 180% more iron than pasta - pasta has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does pasta or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 230% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.