Dijon Mustard vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and tomato:
- Both tomato and dijon mustard are high in potassium.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Tomato has 61% less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Tomato has 70 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Tomato has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lycopene than dijon mustard, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato.
- Tomato has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Dijon mustard is high in calories and tomato has 96% less calories than dijon mustard - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to tomato for protein. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:21:60 and for tomato, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Tomato | |
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| Protein | 19% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 74% |
| Fat | 60% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 917% more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tomato has 61% less sugar than dijon mustard - tomato has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein and it has 28 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tomato has 70 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 93% more Vitamin C than dijon mustard - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 20 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 839% more Vitamin E than tomato - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Tomato and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Dijon Mustard | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 33 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 211% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg 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, tomato has more beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lycopene than dijon mustard per 100 grams, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than tomato per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.792 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 3.792 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.25 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 6.171 G | 0.08 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: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does tomato or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Dijon mustard is high in calories and tomato has 100% less calories than dijon mustard - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does tomato or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does tomato or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 33 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does tomato or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both tomato and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 210% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.