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Rich in minerals and vitamins, low calorie, organic
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Organic Brown Mustard (12 g) has 12 calories. That works out to 100 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Manganese covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 12 g
12
KCAL / 12G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 31% · Protein 19% · Fat 50%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 12 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.84 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 12 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 4 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 5 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 15 g | 15 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 24 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 50 g | 50 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 100 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 240 kcal |
Calculated from 100 calories per 100 g.
Organic Brown Mustard is the seed of the brown mustard plant, commonly used whole or ground as a spice. It is not the prepared yellow condiment in a bottle; its organic label refers to how the crop was grown.
Add Organic Brown Mustard seeds to pickles, marinades, spice blends, or simmered dishes. In Indian cooking, cooks often bloom the whole seeds briefly in hot oil before adding other ingredients, bringing out their savory, pungent aroma.
Usually, yes: Organic Brown Mustard has a more pungent, sharper flavor than yellow mustard seed. The exact intensity varies, but brown seeds are a good choice when you want a stronger mustard note in a dish.
Crush Organic Brown Mustard seeds when you want their flavor and heat to spread through a sauce or marinade. Leave them whole for a milder, more gradual mustard flavor and a little texture, such as in pickles.
Yes, Organic Brown Mustard can replace black mustard seed in many recipes, though the result may be somewhat milder. Add it to hot oil carefully: mustard seeds can pop as they heat, so use a pan with room to contain them.
Soak Organic Brown Mustard seeds in vinegar or water until softened, then grind them with salt to make a basic homemade mustard. The coarseness and soaking time change the texture and sharpness, so taste as you go.
No, Organic Brown Mustard does not need to be toasted. Briefly heating whole seeds in a dry pan or hot oil can add a nutty aroma, but prolonged or intense heat may make them bitter.
Yes, whole Organic Brown Mustard seeds are commonly added to pickling brines and jars. They contribute a bold, savory spice flavor without needing to be ground; crushing them makes their taste more pronounced.
Keep Organic Brown Mustard in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, dark cupboard. Whole seeds retain their aroma better than ground mustard, so grind only what you need for a recipe.
Organic Brown Mustard can add flavor to meals without relying on a large amount of sauce or salt. It is a seasoning, not a treatment or a special health remedy, so use it as part of ordinary cooking.
Vitamins
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.78µg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
25mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
12mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
38mg · 1% DV
Sodium
0.84mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 12 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (12 g):
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Organic Brown Mustard refers to the pungent seeds of the brown mustard plant, used whole, crushed or ground as a spice. Mixed with liquid, they can also form the base of prepared mustard. Their flavour is sharper and more warming than that of yellow mustard, with a slightly earthy edge.
In Indian cooking, the seeds are often briefly fried in hot oil to season vegetables, lentils and pickles; elsewhere, they’re commonly ground into mustard or added to marinades, dressings and sandwiches. Toast them gently to bring out their aroma, taking care not to burn them. They provide fibre and some protein, but their concentrated flavour means a little can go a long way.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.31g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.