Dijon Mustard vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and paprika:
- Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin and folate, however, paprika contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than dijon mustard.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 80% more calories than paprika - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:22:59 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 55% |
| Fat | 59% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 48% less carbohydrates than paprika - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 186% more dietary fiber than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Dijon mustard and paprika contain similar amounts of sugar - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 84% more protein than paprika - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Dijon mustard and paprika contain similar amounts of saturated fat - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 689% more Vitamin C than paprika - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 1230 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 474% more Vitamin E than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin and folate, however, paprika contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Dijon Mustard | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 16% more calcium than paprika - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 130% more iron than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 209% more potassium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg 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 | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 26162 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | 18944 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 595 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than paprika per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.792 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 3.792 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both dijon mustard and paprika contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Dijon Mustard | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.275 G | 0.047 G |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 7.314 G |
| Total | 6.196 G | 7.361 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 Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 80% more calories than paprika - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does dijon mustard or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 50% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does dijon mustard or paprika contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 20% more calcium than paprika - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does dijon mustard or paprika contain more iron?
Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 130% more iron than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does dijon mustard or paprika contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 210% more potassium than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.