Mayonnaise vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and yellow mustard:
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Yellow mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
- Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mayonnaise is high in calories and yellow mustard has 91% less calories than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:99 and for yellow mustard, 22:34:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 34% |
| Fat | 99% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mayonnaise and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - mayonnaise has 0.57g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in yellow mustard are made of 72% dietary fiber, 17% sugar and 12% starch, whereas the carbs in mayonnaise comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mayonnaise and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of sugar - mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.92g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow mustard has 290% more protein than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and yellow mustard has 98% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and yellow mustard are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.01g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Yellow mustard has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow mustard and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Mayonnaise and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than yellow mustard - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow mustard does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has 811% more Vitamin E than yellow mustard - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 115 times more Vitamin K than yellow mustard - mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12. Both mayonnaise and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Mayonnaise | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Yellow mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 688% more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow mustard has 667% more iron than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow mustard has 660% more potassium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg 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,
| Mayonnaise | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 51 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 12 UG | 113 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.374 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.374 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.03 G | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 39.176 G | 0.373 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: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mayonnaise or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Mayonnaise is high in calories and yellow mustard has 90% less calories than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 680 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does mayonnaise or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mayonnaise and yellow mustard contain similar amounts of carbs - mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in yellow mustard are made of 70% dietary fiber, 20% sugar and 10% starch, whereas the carbs in mayonnaise comprise of 100% sugar.
Does mayonnaise or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Yellow mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 690% more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.