Lemon vs. Dijon Mustard

Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Dijon Mustard


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

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

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

  • Both lemon and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber.
  • Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than lemon.
  • Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Lemon has 50 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
  • Lemon has 63% less sugar than dijon mustard.
  • Lemon has 67% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
  • Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon and dijon mustard 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: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . 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 lemon has 94% less calories than dijon mustard - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon Dijon Mustard
Protein 10% 19%
Carbohydrates 84% 21%
Fat 6% 60%
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carbohydrates

Lemon has 67% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both lemon and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 336% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon has 63% less sugar than dijon mustard - lemon has 2.5g 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 22 times more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Lemon has 50 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 646% more Vitamin C than dijon mustard - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Lemon and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than lemon - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Dijon mustard has more Vitamin K than lemon - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Lemon Dijon Mustard
Thiamin 0.04 MG 0.805 MG
Riboflavin 0.02 MG 0.261 MG
Niacin 0.1 MG 4.733 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.19 MG 0.81 MG
Vitamin B6 0.08 MG 0.397 MG
Folate 11 UG 162 UG

Minerals

calcium

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 923% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.

iron

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.

potassium

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 435% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg 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 lemon and dijon mustard contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Lemon Dijon Mustard
beta-carotene 3 UG 18 UG
alpha-carotene 1 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 11 UG 568 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Lemon Dijon Mustard
alpha linoleic acid 0.026 G 3.792 G
Total 0.026 G 3.792 G

omega 6s

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

Lemon Dijon Mustard
linoleic acid 0.063 G 5.921 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.25 G
Total 0.063 G 6.171 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: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .

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FAQ

Does lemon or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?
Dijon mustard is high in calories and lemon has 90% less calories than dijon mustard - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.

Does lemon or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon has 70% fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.

Does lemon or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 920% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.

Does lemon or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.

Does lemon or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 440% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.