Salmon vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Salmon has 59% less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Salmon has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and salmon are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 300% more calories than salmon - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 22% |
| Fat | 33% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and salmon are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 27% more protein than salmon - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Salmon has 59% less saturated fat than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and dijon mustard are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than salmon - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has 16 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 11 times more Vitamin E than salmon - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more Vitamin B12. Both salmon and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Salmon | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than salmon - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than salmon - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both dijon mustard and salmon are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 102% more potassium than salmon - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more dha, epa and dpa than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 3.792 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.018 G | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 0.099 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and salmon are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 300% more calories than salmon - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is dijon mustard or salmon better for protein?
Both dijon mustard and salmon are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 30% more protein than salmon - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does dijon mustard or salmon contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than salmon - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or salmon contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than salmon - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or salmon contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and salmon are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 100% more potassium than salmon - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.