Sesame Seeds vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and dijon mustard:
- Both sesame seeds and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more pantothenic acid.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than sesame seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sesame seeds and dijon mustard are high in calories. Sesame seed has 11% more calories than dijon mustard - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 21% |
| Fat | 72% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sesame seeds and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sesame seeds and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Sesame seed has 15% more dietary fiber than dijon mustard - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sesame seeds and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 54% more protein than sesame seed - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 70% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than sesame seed - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin K than sesame seed - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more pantothenic acid. Both sesame seeds and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Sesame Seeds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sesame seeds and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 272% more calcium than dijon mustard - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both sesame seeds and dijon mustard are high in iron. Sesame seed has 60% more iron than dijon mustard - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both sesame seeds and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 55% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sesame seed per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 20.654 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: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sesame seeds and dijon mustard are high in calories. Sesame seed has 10% more calories than dijon mustard - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does sesame seeds or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 270% more calcium than dijon mustard - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both sesame seeds and dijon mustard are high in iron. Sesame seed has 60% more iron than dijon mustard - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 60% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.