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Small, round, reddish-brown mustard seeds form a loose mound, with a dry, slightly textured surface and a few seeds scattered nearby.
●Low GI
🌿High Fiber

Organic Brown Mustard Calories

Rich in minerals and vitamins, low calorie, organic

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

100kcal

GI

35low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

320mg

FIBER · 100 G

5.2g

Quick answer

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.

Organic Brown Mustard Nutrition Facts

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%

Organic Brown Mustard nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (12 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories12 kcal
Total fat0.7 g1%
Saturated fat0.04 g0%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium0.84 mg0%
Total carbohydrate1 g0%
Fiber0.6 g2%
Protein0.6 g1%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Organic Brown Mustard?

ServingAmountCalories
1 tablespoon (medium)12 g12 kcal
1 teaspoon (small)4 g4 kcal
1 piece (small)5 g5 kcal
1 serving (medium)15 g15 kcal
2 tablespoon (large)24 g24 kcal
1 ounce (medium)28 g28 kcal
1 pack (medium)50 g50 kcal
100 g100 g100 kcal
1 cup (large)240 g240 kcal

Calculated from 100 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Organic Brown Mustard

What is Organic Brown Mustard?

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.

How do you use Organic Brown Mustard in cooking?

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.

Is Organic Brown Mustard hotter than yellow mustard seed?

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.

Should you crush Organic Brown Mustard seeds before cooking?

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.

Can Organic Brown Mustard replace black mustard seed?

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.

How do you make homemade mustard with Organic Brown Mustard?

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.

Do you need to toast Organic Brown Mustard seeds?

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.

Can Organic Brown Mustard be used for pickling?

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.

How should you store Organic Brown Mustard?

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.

Is Organic Brown Mustard good for you?

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.

Organic Brown Mustard Vitamins & Minerals

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

Organic Brown Mustard Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

35
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.4
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Organic Brown Mustard

To burn the 12 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (12 g):

🚶

3min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

1min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

2min

Cycling

🏊

1min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Organic Brown Mustard?

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.

How Nutritious Is Organic Brown Mustard?

Nutrient density

High

70/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

High

64/ 100

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.

Is Organic Brown Mustard Processed?

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.

Does Organic Brown Mustard Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Organic Brown Mustard Good For?

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

Organic Brown Mustard Fat Profile

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.