Olive Oil vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Olive Oil and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
olive oil
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in olive oil and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and olive oil are high in calories.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Olive oil has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Olive oil is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Olive Oil (Oil, olive, salad or cooking) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and olive oil are high in calories. Olive oil has 74% more calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and olive oil has 884 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, olive oil is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Olive oil has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Olive Oil | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 21% |
| Fat | 100% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Olive oil has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than olive oil - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Olive oil has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than olive oil - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Olive oil is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 86% less saturated fat than olive oil - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and olive oil has 13.8g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than olive oil - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and olive oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and olive oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Olive oil is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 183% more Vitamin E than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and olive oil has 14.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Olive oil has 10 times more Vitamin K than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and olive oil has 60.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Olive Oil | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 265 times more calcium than olive oil - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and olive oil has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than olive oil - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and olive oil has 0.56mg of iron.
potassium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 737 times more potassium than olive oil - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and olive oil has 1mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than olive oil per 100 grams.
| Olive Oil | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.761 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.761 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both olive oil and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Olive Oil | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 9.762 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 9.762 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 Olive Oil or Dijon Mustard .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Olive Oil (Oil, olive, salad or cooking) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or olive oil contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and olive oil are high in calories. Olive oil has 70% more calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and olive oil has 884 calories.
Does dijon mustard or olive oil contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 265 times more calcium than olive oil - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and olive oil has 1mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or olive oil contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than olive oil - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and olive oil has 0.56mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or olive oil contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 737 times more potassium than olive oil - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and olive oil has 1mg of potassium.