Dijon Mustard vs. Broccoli

Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Broccoli


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of dijon mustard versus broccoli (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and broccoli:

  • Both broccoli and dijon mustard are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Broccoli has 16.4 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
  • Broccoli has 75% less sugar than dijon mustard.
  • Broccoli has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
  • Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K.
  • Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of dijon mustard and broccoli is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Dijon mustard is high in calories and broccoli has 93% less calories than dijon mustard - broccoli has 34 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 broccoli per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:21:60 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Dijon Mustard Broccoli
Protein 19% 27%
Carbohydrates 21% 64%
Fat 60% 9%
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carbohydrates

Broccoli has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both broccoli and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 369% more dietary fiber than broccoli - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Broccoli has 75% less sugar than dijon mustard - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.

Protein

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Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein and it has 825% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Broccoli has 16.4 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 11 times more Vitamin C than dijon mustard - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Broccoli has 14 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Dijon mustard has 550% more Vitamin E than broccoli - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 17 times more Vitamin K than dijon mustard - broccoli has 101.6ug 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, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both dijon mustard and broccoli contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.

Dijon Mustard Broccoli
Thiamin 0.805 MG 0.071 MG
Riboflavin 0.261 MG 0.117 MG
Niacin 4.733 MG 0.639 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.81 MG 0.573 MG
Vitamin B6 0.397 MG 0.175 MG
Folate 162 UG 63 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both broccoli and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 466% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.

iron

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both broccoli and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 134% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg 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 Broccoli
beta-carotene 18 UG 361 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 568 UG 1403 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 25 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.

Dijon Mustard Broccoli
alpha linoleic acid 3.792 G 0.0215 G
Total 3.792 G 0.0215 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.

Dijon Mustard Broccoli
other omega 6 0.275 G 0.006 G
linoleic acid 5.921 G 0.049 G
Total 6.196 G 0.055 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .

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FAQ

Does broccoli or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?
Dijon mustard is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than dijon mustard - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.

Does broccoli or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.

Does broccoli or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 470% more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.

Does broccoli or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.

Does broccoli or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 130% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.