Dijon Mustard vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Dijon Mustard and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
dijon mustard
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in dijon mustard and spirulina:
- Both spirulina and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Spirulina has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both spirulina and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 75% more calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, dijon mustard is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Dijon mustard has a macronutrient ratio of 19:21:60 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Dijon Mustard | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 25% |
| Fat | 60% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Spirulina and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - spirulina has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both spirulina and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 239% more dietary fiber than spirulina - spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spirulina and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - spirulina has 3.1g of sugar per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both spirulina and dijon mustard are high in protein. Spirulina has 120% more protein than dijon mustard - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Spirulina and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of saturated fat - spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spirulina has 42% more Vitamin C than dijon mustard - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has 13 times more Vitamin A than dijon mustard - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has 372% more Vitamin K than dijon mustard - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both dijon mustard and spirulina contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Dijon Mustard | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.805 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.261 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 4.733 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.81 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.397 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 162 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both spirulina and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 122% more calcium than spirulina - spirulina has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both spirulina and dijon mustard are high in iron. Spirulina has 209% more iron than dijon mustard - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both spirulina and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Spirulina has 85% more potassium than dijon mustard - spirulina has 1363mg 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, spirulina has more beta-carotene than dijon mustard per 100 grams, however, dijon mustard contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than spirulina per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 342 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 568 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than spirulina per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 3.792 G | 0.823 G |
| Total | 3.792 G | 0.823 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than spirulina per 100 grams.
| Dijon Mustard | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.25 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.921 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 6.171 G | 1.254 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 Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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FAQ
Does spirulina or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both spirulina and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 80% more calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Is spirulina or dijon mustard better for protein?
Both spirulina and dijon mustard are high in protein. Spirulina has 120% more protein than dijon mustard - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Does spirulina or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both spirulina and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Dijon mustard has 120% more calcium than spirulina - spirulina has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does spirulina or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both spirulina and dijon mustard are high in iron. Spirulina has 210% more iron than dijon mustard - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does spirulina or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both spirulina and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Spirulina has 90% more potassium than dijon mustard - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.