Peanut Butter vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Peanut Butter and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanut butter
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanut butter and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and peanut butter are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, peanut butter contains more niacin.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has 16% more calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and peanut butter has 589 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanut butter is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Peanut butter has a macronutrient ratio of 15:14:71 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanut Butter | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 21% |
| Fat | 71% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peanut butter has 23% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut butter has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both dijon mustard and peanut butter are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 53% more dietary fiber than peanut butter - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut butter has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Dijon mustard and peanut butter contain similar amounts of sugar - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut butter has 8.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and peanut butter are high in protein. Dijon mustard has a little more protein (8%) than peanut butter by weight - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and peanut butter has 24.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut butter is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 74% less saturated fat than peanut butter - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut butter has 7.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than peanut butter - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and peanut butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard and peanut butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut butter has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard and peanut butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut butter has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, peanut butter contains more niacin. Both peanut butter and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Peanut Butter | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.106 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.111 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 13.696 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.118 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.418 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 92 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both dijon mustard and peanut butter are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 491% more calcium than peanut butter - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 385% more iron than peanut butter - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut butter has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both dijon mustard and peanut butter are high in potassium. Dijon mustard is very similar to dijon mustard for potassium - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than peanut butter per 100 grams.
| Peanut Butter | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.078 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.078 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut butter has more linoleic acid than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Peanut Butter | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 13.854 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 13.854 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: Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or peanut butter contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has 20% more calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and peanut butter has 589 calories.
Does dijon mustard or peanut butter contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and peanut butter are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 490% more calcium than peanut butter - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or peanut butter contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 390% more iron than peanut butter - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut butter has 1.9mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or peanut butter contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and peanut butter are high in potassium. Dijon mustard is very similar to dijon mustard for potassium - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.