Almonds vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Almonds and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almonds
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and dijon mustard:
- Both almonds and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, almond contains more riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both almonds and dijon mustard are high in calories. Almond has 14% more calories than dijon mustard - almond has 579 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almonds is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:73 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almonds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 22% |
| Fat | 73% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Almond has 23% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - almond has 21.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both almonds and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Almond is very similar to dijon mustard for dietary fiber - almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Almonds and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - almond has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both almonds and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 23% more protein than almond - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Dijon mustard has 48% less saturated fat than almond - almond has 3.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and dijon mustard are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than almond - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 406% more Vitamin E than dijon mustard - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin K than almond - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, almond contains more riboflavin. Both almonds and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Almonds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.205 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.138 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 3.618 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.471 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both almonds and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Almond is very similar to dijon mustard for calcium - almond has 269mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both almonds and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 148% more iron than almond - almond has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both almonds and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Almond is very similar to almond for potassium - almond has 733mg 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, both almonds and dijon mustard contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Almonds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 12.324 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 12.326 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: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does almonds or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both almonds and dijon mustard are high in calories. Almond has 10% more calories than dijon mustard - almond has 579 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does almonds or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both almonds and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Almond is very similar to dijon mustard for calcium - almond has 269mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does almonds or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both almonds and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 150% more iron than almond - almond has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does almonds or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both almonds and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Almond is very similar to almond for potassium - almond has 733mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.