Turkey vs. Dijon Mustard

Nutrition comparison of Cooked Turkey 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 turkey versus dijon mustard (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Both dijon mustard and turkey are high in calories, potassium and protein.
  • Dijon mustard has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Dijon mustard has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey.
  • Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than turkey.
  • Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
  • Turkey has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard.
Detailed nutritional comparison of turkey 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: Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) 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 turkey are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 169% more calories than turkey - dijon mustard has 508 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, turkey is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Turkey has a macronutrient ratio of 63:0:37 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Turkey Dijon Mustard
Protein 63% 19%
Carbohydrates ~ 21%
Fat 37% 60%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Turkey has signficantly less carbohydrates than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 28.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

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

sugar

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

Protein

protein

Both dijon mustard and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has a little more protein (9%) than dijon mustard by weight - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Dijon mustard and turkey contain similar amounts of saturated fat - dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both turkey and dijon mustard are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Dijon mustard has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

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

Vitamin A

Dijon mustard and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Turkey has more Vitamin D than dijon mustard - turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and dijon mustard does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than turkey - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Dijon mustard has more Vitamin K than turkey - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Dijon mustard has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more Vitamin B12. Both turkey and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Turkey Dijon Mustard
Thiamin 0.045 MG 0.805 MG
Riboflavin 0.281 MG 0.261 MG
Niacin 9.573 MG 4.733 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.948 MG 0.81 MG
Vitamin B6 0.616 MG 0.397 MG
Folate 9 UG 162 UG
Vitamin B12 1.02 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than turkey - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.

iron

Dijon mustard is an excellent source of iron and it has 745% more iron than turkey - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both dijon mustard and turkey are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 209% more potassium than turkey - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than turkey per 100 grams.

Turkey Dijon Mustard
alpha linoleic acid 0.108 G 3.792 G
DHA 0.005 G ~
EPA 0.008 G ~
DPA 0.008 G ~
Total 0.129 G 3.792 G

omega 6s

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

Turkey Dijon Mustard
other omega 6 0.014 G 0.25 G
linoleic acid 1.873 G 5.921 G
Total 1.887 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .

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FAQ

Does dijon mustard or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both dijon mustard and turkey are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 170% more calories than turkey - dijon mustard has 508 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.

Is dijon mustard or turkey better for protein?
Both dijon mustard and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has a little more protein ( 10%) than dijon mustard by weight - dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.

Does dijon mustard or turkey contain more calcium?
Dijon mustard is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than turkey - dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium in 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.

Does dijon mustard or turkey contain more iron?
Dijon mustard is an abundant source of iron and it has 750% more iron than turkey - dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron in 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.

Does dijon mustard or turkey contain more potassium?
Both dijon mustard and turkey are high in potassium. Dijon mustard has 210% more potassium than turkey - dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium in 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.