Dijon Mustard vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and ketchup:
- Both ketchup and dijon mustard are high in calories and potassium.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Ketchup has 141 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Ketchup has more beta-carotene and lycopene than dijon mustard, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than ketchup.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ketchup and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 403% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to ketchup per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:21:60 and for ketchup, 4:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 96% |
| Fat | 60% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ketchup and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - ketchup has 27.4g 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 39 times more dietary fiber than ketchup - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and dijon mustard has 68% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g 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 24 times more protein than ketchup - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ketchup has 141 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 73% more Vitamin C than ketchup - ketchup has 4.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ketchup has 12 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 247% more Vitamin E than ketchup - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both dijon mustard and ketchup contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Dijon Mustard | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 25 times more iron than ketchup - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both ketchup and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 163% more potassium than ketchup - ketchup has 281mg 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, ketchup has more beta-carotene and lycopene than dijon mustard per 100 grams, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 316 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | 161 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.792 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 3.792 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.25 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 0.039 G |
| Total | 6.171 G | 0.039 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 Ketchup (Catsup) .
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FAQ
Does ketchup or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ketchup and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 400% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does ketchup or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ketchup and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does ketchup or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does ketchup or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 25 times more iron than ketchup - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does ketchup or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both ketchup and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 160% more potassium than ketchup - ketchup has 281mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.