Dijon Mustard vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and sweet potatoes:
- Both sweet potatoes and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Sweet potato has 109.5 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
- Sweet potato has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than sweet potato.
- Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Dijon mustard is high in calories and sweet potato has 83% less calories than dijon mustard - sweet potato has 86 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 sweet potatoes per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:22:59 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Sweet Potatoes | |
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| Protein | 19% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 92% |
| Fat | 59% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sweet potato has 28% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sweet potatoes and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 307% more dietary fiber than sweet potato - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sweet potatoes and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - sweet potato has 4.2g 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 15 times more protein than sweet potato - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sweet potato has 109.5 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 196% more Vitamin C than sweet potato - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 353 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 18 times more Vitamin E than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both dijon mustard and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Dijon Mustard | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 787% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both sweet potatoes and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 119% more potassium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 337mg 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, sweet potato has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard per 100 grams, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 8509 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 7 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.25 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 6.171 G | 0.013 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 Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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FAQ
Does sweet potatoes or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Dijon mustard is high in calories and sweet potato has 80% less calories than dijon mustard - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does sweet potatoes or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sweet potato has 30% fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does sweet potatoes or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 790% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does sweet potatoes or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does sweet potatoes or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both sweet potatoes and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 120% more potassium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.