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.
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.
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 | |
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| 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) .
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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.