Peanuts vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Peanuts and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanuts
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanuts and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and peanuts are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, however, peanut contains more niacin.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without 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 peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 16% more calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanuts is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to dijon mustard for protein. Peanuts has a macronutrient ratio of 16:14:71 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanuts | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 22% |
| Fat | 71% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peanut has 24% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both dijon mustard and peanuts are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 45% more dietary fiber than peanut - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Dijon mustard and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and peanuts are high in protein. Dijon mustard has a little more protein (7%) than peanut by weight - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 74% less saturated fat than peanut - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and dijon mustard are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than peanut - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin K than peanut - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, however, peanut contains more niacin. Both peanuts and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Peanuts | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.152 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.197 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 14.355 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.466 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 97 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both dijon mustard and peanuts are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 359% more calcium than peanut - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 483% more iron than peanut - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both dijon mustard and peanuts are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 16% more potassium than peanut - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than peanut per 100 grams.
| Peanuts | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both peanuts and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Peanuts | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 9.715 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 9.719 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: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 20% more calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Does dijon mustard or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and peanuts are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 360% more calcium than peanut - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or peanuts contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 480% more iron than peanut - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and peanuts are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 20% more potassium than peanut - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.