Shrimp vs. Dijon Mustard

Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Dijon Mustard


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

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

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

  • Both dijon mustard and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
  • Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Dijon mustard has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
  • Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Shrimp has 6.6 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
  • Shrimp has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shrimp 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: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) 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 shrimp has 86% less calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Shrimp Dijon Mustard
Protein 71% 19%
Carbohydrates 9% 22%
Fat 20% 59%
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carbohydrates

Shrimp has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Shrimp has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both dijon mustard and shrimp are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 92% more protein than shrimp - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Shrimp has 6.6 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both shrimp and dijon mustard are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Dijon mustard has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

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

Vitamin A

Shrimp has 26 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Shrimp and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Dijon mustard has 284% more Vitamin E than shrimp - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Dijon mustard and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.

Shrimp Dijon Mustard
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.805 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.261 MG
Niacin 1.778 MG 4.733 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.31 MG 0.81 MG
Vitamin B6 0.161 MG 0.397 MG
Folate 19 UG 162 UG
Vitamin B12 1.11 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both dijon mustard and shrimp are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 393% more calcium than shrimp - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.

iron

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 42 times more iron than shrimp - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.

potassium

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has 553% more potassium than shrimp - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than dijon mustard per 100 grams.

Shrimp Dijon Mustard
alpha linoleic acid 0.006 G 3.792 G
DHA 0.07 G ~
EPA 0.068 G ~
DPA 0.006 G ~
Total 0.15 G 3.792 G

omega 6s

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

Shrimp Dijon Mustard
other omega 6 0.006 G 0.25 G
linoleic acid 0.095 G 5.921 G
Total 0.101 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: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .

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FAQ

Does dijon mustard or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?
Dijon mustard is high in calories and shrimp has 90% less calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.

Is dijon mustard or shrimp better for protein?
Both dijon mustard and shrimp are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 90% more protein than shrimp - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Does dijon mustard or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both dijon mustard and shrimp are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 390% more calcium than shrimp - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.

Does dijon mustard or shrimp contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 42 times more iron than shrimp - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.

Does dijon mustard or shrimp contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has 550% more potassium than shrimp - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.