Whole Wheat Bread vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat bread
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and dijon mustard:
- Both whole wheat bread and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Whole wheat bread has 56% less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whole wheat bread and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 92% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to dijon mustard for protein. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 21% |
| Fat | 14% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 35% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both whole wheat bread and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 65% more dietary fiber than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Whole wheat bread and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both whole wheat bread and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 95% more protein than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whole wheat bread has 56% less saturated fat than dijon mustard - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 70 times more Vitamin C than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and whole wheat bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 12 times more Vitamin E than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both whole wheat bread and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whole wheat bread and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 158% more calcium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both whole wheat bread and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 268% more iron than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat bread and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 221% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg 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 whole wheat bread and dijon mustard contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 94 UG | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than whole wheat bread per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.205 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.205 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than whole wheat bread per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.667 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 1.667 G | 6.171 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Wheat Bread or Dijon Mustard .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whole wheat bread and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 90% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 40% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both whole wheat bread and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 160% more calcium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does whole wheat bread or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both whole wheat bread and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 270% more iron than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does whole wheat bread or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat bread and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 220% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.