Blue Cheese vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and blue cheese are high in calcium, calories, potassium and protein.
- Blue cheese has 12.5 times less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Blue cheese has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than blue cheese.
- Blue cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, blue cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and blue cheese are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 44% more calories than blue cheese - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and blue cheese has 353 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 22% |
| Fat | 73% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Blue cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than blue cheese - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Blue cheese has 12.5 times less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and blue cheese are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 22% more protein than blue cheese - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blue cheese is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 89% less saturated fat than blue cheese - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than blue cheese - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than blue cheese - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 98 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 19 times more Vitamin E than blue cheese - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, blue cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both blue cheese and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Blue Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both dijon mustard and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 98% more calcium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than blue cheese - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both dijon mustard and blue cheese are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 188% more potassium than blue cheese - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg 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, blue cheese has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard per 100 grams, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than blue cheese per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 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 blue cheese per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than blue cheese per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 0.536 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: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and blue cheese are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 40% more calories than blue cheese - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does dijon mustard or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 100% more calcium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or blue cheese contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than blue cheese - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or blue cheese contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and blue cheese are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 190% more potassium than blue cheese - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.