Pistachio vs. Dijon Mustard

Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Dijon Mustard


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of pistachio versus dijon mustard (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and dijon mustard:

  • Both pistachio and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Dijon mustard has more niacin and folate, however, pistachio contains more Vitamin B6.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pistachio and dijon mustard is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Both pistachio and dijon mustard are high in calories. Pistachio has 13% more calories than dijon mustard - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to dijon mustard for carbs. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pistachio Dijon Mustard
Protein 14% 19%
Carbohydrates 19% 21%
Fat 68% 60%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pistachio and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both pistachio and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 18% more dietary fiber than pistachio - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pistachio and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Both pistachio and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 24% more protein than pistachio - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pistachio is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 65% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Dijon mustard has 137% more Vitamin C than pistachio - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pistachio and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Dijon mustard has 134% more Vitamin E than pistachio - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pistachio and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Dijon mustard has more niacin and folate, however, pistachio contains more Vitamin B6. Both pistachio and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Pistachio Dijon Mustard
Thiamin 0.695 MG 0.805 MG
Riboflavin 0.234 MG 0.261 MG
Niacin 1.373 MG 4.733 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.513 MG 0.81 MG
Vitamin B6 1.122 MG 0.397 MG
Folate 51 UG 162 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both pistachio and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 149% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.

iron

Both pistachio and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 129% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both pistachio and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Pistachio has 36% more potassium than dijon mustard - pistachio has 1007mg 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,

Pistachio Dijon Mustard
beta-carotene 159 UG 18 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 1160 UG 568 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pistachio per 100 grams.

Pistachio Dijon Mustard
alpha linoleic acid 0.212 G 3.792 G
Total 0.212 G 3.792 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than dijon mustard per 100 grams.

Pistachio Dijon Mustard
other omega 6 ~ 0.25 G
linoleic acid 13.125 G 5.921 G
Total 13.125 G 6.171 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 Pistachio or Dijon Mustard .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .

Pistachio 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Dijon Mustard 100g

( 100 g )
572KCAL 29%
13% calories
508KCAL 25%
28G 11%
carbohydrates
28G 11%
10G 41%
dietary fiber 20%
12G 49%
7.7G 13% sugar 6.8G
46G 72%
28% total fat
36G 57%
5.6G 31%
180% saturated fat
2G 11%
25G 9% monounsaturated fat 23G
13G 30% polyunsaturated fat 10G
6MG 0.4%
sodium 117%
13MG 1%
Vitamins and Minerals
13UG 2%
550% Vitamin A
2UG 0.3%
3MG 4%
Vitamin C 137%
7.1MG 10%
107MG 11%
calcium 149%
266MG 27%
4MG 22%
iron 130%
9.2MG 51%
109MG 35%
magnesium 239%
370MG 119%
1007MG 44%
36% potassium
738MG 32%
0.7MG 63%
thiamin (Vit B1) 16%
0.81MG 73%
0.23MG 21%
riboflavin (Vit B2) 13%
0.26MG 24%
1.4MG 10%
niacin (Vit B3) 236%
4.7MG 34%
1.1MG 86%
175% Vitamin B6
0.4MG 31%
0.51MG 10%
pantothenic acid (Vit B5) 59%
0.81MG 16%
51UG 13%
folate (Vit B9) 218%
162UG 41%
2.2MG 15%
Vitamin E 132%
5.1MG 34%
13UG 15%
141% Vitamin K
5.4UG 6%
21G 42%
protein 24%
26G 52%
71MG 17%
choline 73%
123MG 29%
1.3MG 108%
100% copper
0.65MG 54%
1.2MG 69%
manganese 100%
2.4MG 136%
469MG 67%
phosphorus 77%
828MG 118%
10UG 18%
selenium >999%
208UG 378%
2.3MG 29%
zinc 165%
6.1MG 76%
1.9G Water 179% 5.3G
1.4G >999% Starch


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat.

FAQ

Does pistachio or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both pistachio and dijon mustard are high in calories. Pistachio has 10% more calories than dijon mustard - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.

Does pistachio or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 150% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.

Does pistachio or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both pistachio and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 130% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.

Does pistachio or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Pistachio has 40% more potassium than dijon mustard - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.