Pine Nut vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Pine Nut and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pine nut
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pine nut and dijon mustard:
- Both pine nut and dijon mustard are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has 59% less saturated fat than pine nut.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pine nut has 53% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Pine nut is a great source of Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pine Nut (Nuts, pine nuts, dried) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pine nut and dijon mustard are high in calories. Pine nut has 32% more calories than dijon mustard - pine nut has 673 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pine nut is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Pine nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pine Nut | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 21% |
| Fat | 85% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pine nut has 53% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - pine nut has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pine nut and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 230% more dietary fiber than pine nut - pine nut has 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pine nut and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - pine nut has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pine nut and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 91% more protein than pine nut - pine nut has 13.7g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Dijon mustard has 59% less saturated fat than pine nut - pine nut has 4.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 788% more Vitamin C than pine nut - pine nut has 0.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pine nut and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pine nut has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pine nut is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 84% more Vitamin E than dijon mustard - pine nut has 9.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pine nut has 898% more Vitamin K than dijon mustard - pine nut has 53.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both pine nut and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Pine Nut | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.364 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.227 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 4.387 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.313 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.094 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than pine nut - pine nut has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both pine nut and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 67% more iron than pine nut - pine nut has 5.5mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both pine nut and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 24% more potassium than pine nut - pine nut has 597mg 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, both pine nut and dijon mustard contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Pine Nut | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 17 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pine nut per 100 grams.
| Pine Nut | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.164 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.164 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pine nut has more linoleic acid than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Pine Nut | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.404 G | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 33.15 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 33.554 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: Pine Nut (Nuts, pine nuts, dried) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does pine nut or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pine nut and dijon mustard are high in calories. Pine nut has 30% more calories than dijon mustard - pine nut has 673 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does pine nut or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than pine nut - pine nut has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does pine nut or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both pine nut and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 70% more iron than pine nut - pine nut has 5.5mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does pine nut or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both pine nut and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 20% more potassium than pine nut - pine nut has 597mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.