Pecan vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pecan
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and dijon mustard:
- Both pecan and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Dijon mustard has more niacin and folate.
- Pecan has 51% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pecan and dijon mustard are high in calories. Pecan has 36% more calories than dijon mustard - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 22% |
| Fat | 88% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pecan has 51% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pecan and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 27% more dietary fiber than pecan - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pecan and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pecan and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 184% more protein than pecan - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 68% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has 545% more Vitamin C than pecan - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pecan and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 262% more Vitamin E than pecan - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more niacin and folate. Both pecan and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pecan | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pecan and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 280% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both pecan and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 264% more iron than pecan - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both pecan and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 80% more potassium than pecan - pecan has 410mg 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 pecan and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Pecan | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 17 UG | 568 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pecan per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.986 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.986 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | 5.921 G |
| Total | 20.628 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: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does pecan or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pecan and dijon mustard are high in calories. Pecan has 40% more calories than dijon mustard - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does pecan or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both pecan and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 280% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does pecan or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both pecan and dijon mustard are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 260% more iron than pecan - pecan has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does pecan or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both pecan and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 80% more potassium than pecan - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.