Walnut vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Walnut and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
walnut
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in walnut and dijon mustard:
- Both walnut and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin and niacin.
- Walnut has 51% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Walnut has 62% less sugar than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Walnut (Nuts, walnuts, english) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both walnut and dijon mustard are high in calories. Walnut has 29% more calories than dijon mustard - walnut has 654 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, walnut is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Walnut has a macronutrient ratio of 9:8:84 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Walnut | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 22% |
| Fat | 84% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Walnut has 51% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - walnut has 13.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both walnut and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 82% more dietary fiber than walnut - walnut has 6.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Walnut has 62% less sugar than dijon mustard - walnut has 2.6g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both walnut and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 71% more protein than walnut - walnut has 15.2g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Walnut is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 68% less saturated fat than walnut - walnut has 6.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 446% more Vitamin C than walnut - walnut has 1.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Walnut and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - walnut has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 624% more Vitamin E than walnut - walnut has 0.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Walnut and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - walnut has 2.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin and niacin. Both walnut and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Walnut | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.341 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.15 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 1.125 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.57 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.537 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both walnut and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 171% more calcium than walnut - walnut has 98mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both walnut and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 216% more iron than walnut - walnut has 2.9mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both walnut and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 67% more potassium than walnut - walnut has 441mg 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, both walnut and dijon mustard contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Walnut | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 12 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, walnut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Walnut | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 9.08 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 9.08 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, walnut has more linoleic acid than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Walnut | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 38.093 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 38.093 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: Walnut (Nuts, walnuts, english) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does walnut or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both walnut and dijon mustard are high in calories. Walnut has 30% more calories than dijon mustard - walnut has 654 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does walnut or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both walnut and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 170% more calcium than walnut - walnut has 98mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does walnut or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both walnut and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 220% more iron than walnut - walnut has 2.9mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does walnut or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both walnut and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 70% more potassium than walnut - walnut has 441mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.