Lentils vs. Dijon Mustard

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Dijon Mustard


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

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

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

  • Both dijon mustard and lentils are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
  • Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than lentil.
  • Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Lentil has 36.5 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard.
  • Lentil has 73% less sugar than dijon mustard.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lentils 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: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) 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 dijon mustard and lentils are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 338% more calories than lentil - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lentils is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lentils Dijon Mustard
Protein 30% 19%
Carbohydrates 67% 21%
Fat 3% 60%
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carbohydrates

Lentil has 28% less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both dijon mustard and lentils are high in dietary fiber. Dijon mustard has 54% more dietary fiber than lentil - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lentil has 73% less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.

Protein

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Both dijon mustard and lentils are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 189% more protein than lentil - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Lentil has 36.5 times less saturated fat than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Dijon mustard has 373% more Vitamin C than lentil - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

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

Vitamin E

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

Vitamin K

Dijon mustard and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Lentils Dijon Mustard
Thiamin 0.169 MG 0.805 MG
Riboflavin 0.073 MG 0.261 MG
Niacin 1.06 MG 4.733 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.638 MG 0.81 MG
Vitamin B6 0.178 MG 0.397 MG
Folate 181 UG 162 UG

Minerals

calcium

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than lentil - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.

iron

Both dijon mustard and lentils are high in iron. Dijon mustard has 177% more iron than lentil - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.

potassium

Both dijon mustard and lentils are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 100% more potassium than lentil - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg 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 lentils and dijon mustard contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Lentils Dijon Mustard
beta-carotene 5 UG 18 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 lentil per 100 grams.

Lentils Dijon Mustard
alpha linoleic acid 0.037 G 3.792 G
Total 0.037 G 3.792 G

omega 6s

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

Lentils Dijon Mustard
linoleic acid 0.137 G 5.921 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.25 G
Total 0.137 G 6.171 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Lentils or Dijon Mustard .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .

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FAQ

Does dijon mustard or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both dijon mustard and lentils are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 340% more calories than lentil - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.

Does dijon mustard or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lentil has 30% fewer carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.

Does dijon mustard or lentils contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than lentil - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.

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

Does dijon mustard or lentils contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and lentils are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 100% more potassium than lentil - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.