Pork vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Pork and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
pork
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pork and dijon mustard:
- Both pork and dijon mustard are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more folate, however, pork contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Pork has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 71% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pork is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Pork has a macronutrient ratio of 35:0:65 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pork | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 21% |
| Fat | 65% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pork and dijon mustard are high in protein. Pork is very similar to pork for protein - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 74% less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 914% more Vitamin C than pork - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pork and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 23 times more Vitamin E than pork - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin K than pork - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more folate, however, pork contains more Vitamin B12. Both pork and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pork | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.706 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 4.206 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.52 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.391 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 614% more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 104% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pork per 100 grams.
| Pork | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than pork per 100 grams.
| Pork | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.64 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 1.64 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does pork or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 70% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Is pork or dijon mustard better for protein?
Both pork and dijon mustard are high in protein. Pork is very similar to pork for protein - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Does pork or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does pork or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 610% more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does pork or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both pork and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 100% more potassium than pork - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.