Sausage vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Sausage 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
sausage
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sausage and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and sausage are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin and folate, however, sausage contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Sausage has 3.7 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Sausage has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and sausage are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 57% more calories than sausage - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sausage is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Sausage has a macronutrient ratio of 23:2:75 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sausage | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 22% |
| Fat | 75% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sausage has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sausage - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sausage has 3.7 times less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and sausage are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 42% more protein than sausage - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sausage is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 78% less saturated fat than sausage - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and dijon mustard are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than sausage - sausage has 81mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than sausage - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Sausage has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 19 times more Vitamin E than sausage - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard and sausage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin and folate, however, sausage contains more Vitamin B12. Both sausage and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Sausage | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.346 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.263 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 6.279 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.838 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.371 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than sausage - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 637% more iron than sausage - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both dijon mustard and sausage are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 118% more potassium than sausage - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sausage per 100 grams, however, sausage contains more dpa than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Sausage | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.184 G | 3.792 G |
| DHA | 0.004 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.024 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.219 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both sausage and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Sausage | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.21 G | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 4.267 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 4.477 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: Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and sausage are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 60% more calories than sausage - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does dijon mustard or sausage contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than sausage - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or sausage contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 640% more iron than sausage - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or sausage contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and sausage are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 120% more potassium than sausage - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.