Dijon Mustard vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and yellow mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and yellow mustard are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron, potassium and protein.
- Yellow mustard has 6.3 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Yellow mustard has 8.2 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Yellow mustard has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than yellow mustard.
- Yellow mustard has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Dijon mustard is high in calories and yellow mustard has 88% less calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to yellow mustard for protein. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:22:59 and for yellow mustard, 21:32:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 32% |
| Fat | 59% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow mustard has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both dijon mustard and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 205% more dietary fiber than yellow mustard - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow mustard has 6.3 times less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein and it has 597% more protein than yellow mustard - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yellow mustard has 8.2 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and dijon mustard are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 22 times more Vitamin C than yellow mustard - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 13 times more Vitamin E than yellow mustard - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Dijon Mustard | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both dijon mustard and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 322% more calcium than yellow mustard - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 472% more iron than yellow mustard - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 386% more potassium than yellow mustard - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg 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, yellow mustard has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard per 100 grams, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 51 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | 113 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.792 G | 0.374 G |
| Total | 3.792 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.25 G | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 6.171 G | 0.373 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: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Dijon mustard is high in calories and yellow mustard has 90% less calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does dijon mustard or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow mustard has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does dijon mustard or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 320% more calcium than yellow mustard - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or yellow mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 470% more iron than yellow mustard - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or yellow mustard contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 390% more potassium than yellow mustard - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium.