Watermelon vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and dijon mustard:
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than watermelon.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Watermelon has 123.3 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Watermelon has 73% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Watermelon has more beta-carotene and lycopene than dijon mustard, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Dijon mustard is high in calories and watermelon has 94% less calories than dijon mustard - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:90:4 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 22% |
| Fat | 4% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon has 73% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - watermelon has 7.6g 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 29 times more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g 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 41 times more protein than watermelon - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Watermelon has 123.3 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - watermelon has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Watermelon and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has 13 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than watermelon - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Watermelon and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - watermelon has 0.1ug 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.
| Watermelon | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 559% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg 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, watermelon has more beta-carotene and lycopene than dijon mustard per 100 grams, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 303 UG | 18 UG |
| lycopene | 4532 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 8 UG | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.05 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: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does watermelon or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Dijon mustard is high in calories and watermelon has 90% less calories than dijon mustard - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does watermelon or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon has 70% fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does watermelon or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does watermelon or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than watermelon - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does watermelon or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 560% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.