Wholegrain Mustard Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Wholegrain mustard contains higher levels of isothiocyanates (biologically active compounds formed from the breakdown of mustard seeds) than plain mustard seeds, as the preparation process involving salt and vinegar triggers the necessary enzymatic reactions .
The preparation of wholegrain mustard typically avoids high-heat processing and water-soaking, which helps preserve its volatile and water-soluble compounds like sinigrin (a glucosinolate) and its beneficial breakdown products .
As a condiment derived from mustard seeds, it is often grouped with nutrient-dense vegetables like mustard greens in healthy dietary patterns, such as those emphasized by the USDA and Harvard Nutrition Source for cardiovascular health .
Because it is a whole-seed preparation, it contributes to the intake of intact glucosinolates, though it is also a source of dietary sodium due to the salt used during the traditional curing and mixing process .

Interesting fact

The 'wholegrain' style is most famously associated with Meaux, France, where the secret recipe has remained largely unchanged since the 17th century.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

SOURCE

Chloride

EPIC

SOURCE

Sodium

SUPER

SOURCE

Selenium

SUPER

SOURCE

Magnesium

111

kcal per 100g

Protein6.52g

Fat7.09g

Carbs1.79g

Fiber4.83g

Sugar2.64g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat1.83g

Monounsat4.63g

Saturated0.45g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoPaleo

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Mustard crops are often used as cover crops to improve soil health and reduce pests.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate After Opening

6–12 months

Cold storage helps preserve the pungency of the mustard oils.

Cool Dark Place

1–2 years

Unopened jars are shelf-stable.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 3 validated sources

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Biologically Active Compounds in Mustard Seeds: A Toxicological Perspective - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

[PDF] Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

[2]ods.od.nih.gov

Defining diet quality: a synthesis of dietary quality metrics and their validity for the double burden of malnutrition - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Diet Review: DASH - The Nutrition Source

[11]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

64.9

Version

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