Cumin vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and dijon mustard:
- Both cumin and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cumin has 67% less sugar than dijon mustard.
- Dijon mustard has more pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 35% more calories than cumin - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to dijon mustard for protein. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 22% |
| Fat | 46% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 37% less carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cumin and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 16% more dietary fiber than cumin - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cumin has 67% less sugar than dijon mustard - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cumin and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 46% more protein than cumin - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cumin and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has 31 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 52% more Vitamin E than cumin - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cumin and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both cumin and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Cumin | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cumin and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Cumin has 250% more calcium than dijon mustard - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both cumin and dijon mustard are high in iron. Cumin has 621% more iron than dijon mustard - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cumin and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Cumin has 142% more potassium than dijon mustard - cumin has 1788mg 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 cumin and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cumin | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cumin per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cumin and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cumin | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 3.103 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: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does cumin or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 40% more calories than cumin - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does cumin or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 40% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both cumin and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Cumin has 250% more calcium than dijon mustard - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does cumin or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both cumin and dijon mustard are high in iron. Cumin has 620% more iron than dijon mustard - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does cumin or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both cumin and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Cumin has 140% more potassium than dijon mustard - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.