Sesame Oil vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Oil and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame oil
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame oil and dijon mustard:
- Both dijon mustard and sesame oil are high in calories.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Sesame oil has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Oil (Oil, sesame, salad or cooking) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both dijon mustard and sesame oil are high in calories. Sesame oil has 74% more calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and sesame oil has 884 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame oil is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Sesame oil has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for dijon mustard, 19:22:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Oil | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 22% |
| Fat | 100% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sesame oil has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sesame oil - dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sesame oil has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than sesame oil - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame oil is high in saturated fat and dijon mustard has 86% less saturated fat than sesame oil - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sesame oil has 14.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin C than sesame oil - dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and sesame oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has 262% more Vitamin E than sesame oil - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame oil has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard and sesame oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame oil has 13.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Sesame Oil | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than sesame oil - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has more iron than sesame oil - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Dijon mustard is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than sesame oil - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sesame oil per 100 grams.
| Sesame Oil | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.3 G | 3.792 G |
| Total | 0.3 G | 3.792 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame oil has more linoleic acid than dijon mustard per 100 grams.
| Sesame Oil | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 41.3 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 41.3 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: Sesame Oil (Oil, sesame, salad or cooking) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does dijon mustard or sesame oil contain more calories in 100 grams?Both dijon mustard and sesame oil are high in calories. Sesame oil has 70% more calories than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and sesame oil has 884 calories.
Does dijon mustard or sesame oil contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than sesame oil - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does dijon mustard or sesame oil contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has more iron than sesame oil - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does dijon mustard or sesame oil contain more potassium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than sesame oil - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.