Dijon Mustard vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and peas:
- Both peas and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than pea.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Pea has 27 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Dijon mustard is high in calories and pea has 84% less calories than dijon mustard - pea has 81 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:21:60 and for peas, 26:70:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 70% |
| Fat | 60% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pea has 49% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both peas and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 114% more dietary fiber than pea - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peas and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein and it has 381% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pea has 27 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 463% more Vitamin C than dijon mustard - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea has 18 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than pea - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Peas and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both dijon mustard and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Dijon Mustard | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 964% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 527% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both peas and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 202% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg 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,
| Dijon Mustard | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | 2477 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pea per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.792 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 3.792 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.25 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 6.171 G | 0.152 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 Dijon Mustard or Peas .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does peas or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Dijon mustard is high in calories and pea has 80% less calories than dijon mustard - pea has 81 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does peas or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pea has 50% fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does peas or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 960% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does peas or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 530% more iron than pea - pea has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does peas or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both peas and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 200% more potassium than pea - pea has 244mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.