Beef vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and dijon mustard:
- Both beef and dijon mustard are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more Vitamin B12.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than beef.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both beef and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 83% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to dijon mustard for fat. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 22% |
| Fat | 62% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both beef and dijon mustard are high in protein. Beef is very similar to beef for protein - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 73% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Dijon mustard has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Dijon mustard has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than beef - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than beef - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more Vitamin B12. Both beef and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beef | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 162 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 660% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both beef and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 309% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 168% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg 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 beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 0.39 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does beef or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 80% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Is beef or dijon mustard better for protein?
Both beef and dijon mustard are high in protein. Beef is very similar to beef for protein - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Does beef or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 660% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does beef or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both beef and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 310% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does beef or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both beef and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 170% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.