Dijon Mustard vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and spinach:
- Both spinach and dijon mustard are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein.
- Spinach has 15.1 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Spinach has 30.5 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Spinach has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Dijon mustard is high in calories and spinach has 95% less calories than dijon mustard - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to spinach per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:21:60 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Spinach | |
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| Protein | 19% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 49% |
| Fat | 60% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Spinach has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both spinach and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 455% more dietary fiber than spinach - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spinach has 15.1 times less sugar than dijon mustard - spinach has 0.42g 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 812% more protein than spinach - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Spinach has 30.5 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 296% more Vitamin C than dijon mustard - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 233 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 150% more Vitamin E than spinach - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 88 times more Vitamin K than dijon mustard - spinach has 482.9ug 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 and Vitamin B6. Both dijon mustard and spinach contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Dijon Mustard | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 194 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both spinach and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 169% more calcium than spinach - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both spinach and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 240% more iron than spinach - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both spinach and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 32% more potassium than spinach - spinach has 558mg 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,
| Dijon Mustard | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 5626 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | 12198 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than spinach per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.792 G | 0.138 G |
| Total | 3.792 G | 0.138 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than spinach per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.25 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 6.171 G | 0.026 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 Dijon Mustard or Spinach .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) .
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FAQ
Does spinach or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Dijon mustard is high in calories and spinach has 100% less calories than dijon mustard - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Is spinach or dijon mustard better for protein?
Dijon mustard is a fantastic source of protein and it has 810% more protein than spinach - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Does spinach or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, spinach has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both spinach and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 170% more calcium than spinach - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does spinach or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both spinach and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 240% more iron than spinach - spinach has 2.7mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does spinach or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both spinach and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 30% more potassium than spinach - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.