Pasta vs. Dijon Mustard

Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Dijon Mustard


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

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

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

  • Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Dijon mustard has more Vitamin B6.
  • Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than pasta.
  • Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Pasta has 6.1 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
  • Pasta has 61% less sugar than dijon mustard.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pasta 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: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) 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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Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 37% more calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pasta is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pasta Dijon Mustard
Protein 14% 19%
Carbohydrates 82% 22%
Fat 4% 59%
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carbohydrates

Pasta is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 62% less carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 281% more dietary fiber than pasta - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pasta has 61% less sugar than dijon mustard - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.

Protein

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Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 100% more protein than pasta - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pasta has 6.1 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than pasta - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Dijon mustard and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than pasta - pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pasta and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Dijon mustard has more Vitamin B6. Both pasta and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Pasta Dijon Mustard
Thiamin 0.891 MG 0.805 MG
Riboflavin 0.4 MG 0.261 MG
Niacin 7.177 MG 4.733 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.431 MG 0.81 MG
Vitamin B6 0.142 MG 0.397 MG
Folate 237 UG 162 UG

Minerals

calcium

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pasta - pasta has 21mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.

iron

Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 179% more iron than pasta - pasta has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 231% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg 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,

Pasta Dijon Mustard
lutein + zeaxanthin 18 UG 568 UG
beta-carotene ~ 18 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Pasta Dijon Mustard
alpha linoleic acid 0.024 G 3.792 G
Total 0.024 G 3.792 G

omega 6s

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

Pasta Dijon Mustard
linoleic acid 0.54 G 5.921 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.25 G
Total 0.54 G 6.171 G



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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: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .

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FAQ

Does pasta or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 40% more calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.

Does pasta or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.

Does pasta or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pasta - pasta has 21mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.

Does pasta or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 180% more iron than pasta - pasta has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.

Does pasta or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both pasta and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 230% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.