Wheat Flour vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Flour and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat flour
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat flour and dijon mustard:
- Both wheat flour and dijon mustard are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more Vitamin B6.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and potassium.
- Wheat flour has 20.9 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Wheat flour has 7.1 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both wheat flour and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 41% more calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat flour is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Flour | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 22% |
| Fat | 4% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 61% less carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both wheat flour and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 408% more dietary fiber than wheat flour - wheat flour has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Wheat flour has 20.9 times less sugar than dijon mustard - wheat flour has 0.31g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both wheat flour and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 118% more protein than wheat flour - wheat flour has 12g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Wheat flour has 7.1 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - wheat flour has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than wheat flour - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and wheat flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 11 times more Vitamin E than wheat flour - wheat flour has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Wheat flour and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - wheat flour has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin B6. Both wheat flour and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Wheat Flour | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.812 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.512 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 7.554 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.438 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 183 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both wheat flour and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 109% more iron than wheat flour - wheat flour has 4.4mg 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 638% more potassium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 100mg 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 wheat flour and dijon mustard contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Wheat Flour | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 79 UG | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than wheat flour per 100 grams.
| Wheat Flour | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than wheat flour per 100 grams.
| Wheat Flour | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.685 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.685 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: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does wheat flour or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both wheat flour and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 40% more calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does wheat flour or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 60% fewer carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat flour or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 15mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does wheat flour or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both wheat flour and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 110% more iron than wheat flour - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does wheat flour or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 640% more potassium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 100mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.