Milk vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and milk are high in calcium.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than milk.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Dijon mustard is high in calories and milk has 90% less calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 22% |
| Fat | 35% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Dijon mustard and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein and it has 690% more protein than milk - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Dijon mustard and milk contain similar amounts of saturated fat - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and dijon mustard are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and dijon mustard are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 34 times more Vitamin C than milk - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 26 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than milk - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both milk and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Milk | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both dijon mustard and milk are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 122% more calcium than milk - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 459 times more iron than milk - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 427% more potassium than milk - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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 milk and dijon mustard contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Milk | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 0.062 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Dijon mustard is high in calories and milk has 90% less calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does dijon mustard or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does dijon mustard or milk contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and milk are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 120% more calcium than milk - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or milk contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 459 times more iron than milk - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or milk contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 430% more potassium than milk - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.