Dijon Mustard vs. Garlic
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Garlic
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
garlic
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and garlic:
- Both garlic and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, garlic contains more Vitamin B6.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than garlic.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and protein.
- Garlic has 21.3 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Garlic has 5.7 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Garlic is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Garlic (Garlic, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both garlic and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 241% more calories than garlic - garlic has 149 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to garlic for protein. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:22:59 and for garlic, 18:82:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 82% |
| Fat | 59% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Garlic and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - garlic has 33.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both garlic and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 481% more dietary fiber than garlic - garlic has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Garlic has 5.7 times less sugar than dijon mustard - garlic has 1g 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 310% more protein than garlic - garlic has 6.4g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Garlic has 21.3 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - garlic has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Garlic is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 339% more Vitamin C than dijon mustard - garlic has 31.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and garlic contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and garlic does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than garlic - garlic has 0.08mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Garlic and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - garlic has 1.7ug 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 and folate, however, garlic contains more Vitamin B6. Both dijon mustard and garlic contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Dijon Mustard | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.596 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 1.235 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both garlic and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 47% more calcium than garlic - garlic has 181mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 442% more iron than garlic - garlic has 1.7mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both garlic and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 84% more potassium than garlic - garlic has 401mg 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 dijon mustard and garlic contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Dijon Mustard | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 5 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | 16 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than garlic per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.792 G | 0.02 G |
| Total | 3.792 G | 0.02 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than garlic per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.25 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 0.229 G |
| Total | 6.171 G | 0.229 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 Garlic (Garlic, raw) .
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FAQ
Does garlic or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both garlic and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 240% more calories than garlic - garlic has 149 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does garlic or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, garlic and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - garlic has 33.1g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does garlic or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both garlic and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 50% more calcium than garlic - garlic has 181mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does garlic or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 440% more iron than garlic - garlic has 1.7mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does garlic or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both garlic and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 80% more potassium than garlic - garlic has 401mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.