Dijon Mustard vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and oregano:
- Both dijon mustard and oregano are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, however, oregano contains more Vitamin B6.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than dijon mustard.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and oregano are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 92% more calories than oregano - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oregano per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:22:59 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 88% |
| Fat | 59% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oregano is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 59% less carbohydrates than oregano - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both dijon mustard and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano has 248% more dietary fiber than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Dijon mustard and oregano contain similar amounts of sugar - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and oregano has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and oregano are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 190% more protein than oregano - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Dijon mustard and oregano contain similar amounts of saturated fat - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 209% more Vitamin C than oregano - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 260% more Vitamin E than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 114 times more Vitamin K than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, however, oregano contains more Vitamin B6. Both dijon mustard and oregano contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Dijon Mustard | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both dijon mustard and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 500% more calcium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both dijon mustard and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 300% more iron than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both dijon mustard and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 71% more potassium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg 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 | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 1007 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | 1895 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than oregano per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.792 G | 0.621 G |
| Total | 3.792 G | 0.621 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than oregano per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.25 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 6.171 G | 0.748 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: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and oregano are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 90% more calories than oregano - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does dijon mustard or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oregano is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 60% fewer carbohydrates than oregano - dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does dijon mustard or oregano contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 500% more calcium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or oregano contain more iron?
Both dijon mustard and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 300% more iron than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or oregano contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and oregano are high in potassium. Oregano has 70% more potassium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.