Calories in mustard
Prepared, yellow. 60 kcal (251 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Prepared yellow mustard is ground mustard seed mixed with vinegar, salt and turmeric, which gives it its bright colour. It is about 84% water and has 60 kcal (251 kJ) per 100 g, from a mix of fat, protein and carbohydrate. In the amounts people actually use, it is one of the lowest-calorie condiments; sodium is the main thing to note.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 5 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 3 kcal | – |
| Energy | 13 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.2 g | <1% |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0.01 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.11 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.04 g | – |
| Trans | 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.3 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 0.05 g | – |
| Starch | 0.03 g | – |
| Fibre | 0.2 g | <1% |
| Water | 4.2 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0.3 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.015 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.018 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.009 mg | <1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.004 mg | <1% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.028 mg | <1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.013 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.004 mg | <1% |
| Folate | 0.4 µg | <1% |
| Choline | 1.1 mg | <1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 3.2 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 2.4 mg | <1% |
| Phosphorus | 5.4 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 7.6 mg | <1% |
| Sodium | 55.2 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.032 mg | <1% |
| Copper | 0.004 mg | <1% |
| Manganese | 0.021 mg | <1% |
| Selenium | 1.7 µg | 3% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 5 | 3 | 13 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| 1 tbsp | 15 | 9 | 38 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
Things worth knowing
- A teaspoon (5 g) has 3 kcal / 13 kJ, and a tablespoon (15 g) 9 kcal / 38 kJ.
- Sodium is 1104 mg per 100 g, about 166 mg per tablespoon, roughly 7% of the Daily Value.
- Honey mustard dressing is a different product: it lists 464 kcal per 100 g, mostly from oil and sugar, against 60 kcal for plain mustard.
- Compared with ketchup (17 kcal per tablespoon) or mayonnaise, plain mustard adds very little energy to a sandwich or hot dog.
Converting these figures
One 1 tsp of mustard is 3 kcal, which is 13 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 398 g of mustard to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 02046. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.