QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in prepared yellow mustard?
The selected prepared yellow mustard record provides 61 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the matching edible amount and keep other states separate.
61 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Prepared yellow mustard nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 61 kcal
- Protein
- 4.25 g
- Carbohydrate
- 5.3 g
- Fat
- 3.38 g
- Fibre
- 4.3 g
- Sodium
- 1100 mg
- Magnesium
- 47.7 mg
- Phosphorus
- 108 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central Foundation record 326698. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
4.25 g per 100 g. From Mustard, prepared, yellow.
Carbohydrate
5.3 g per 100 g. From Mustard, prepared, yellow.
Fat
3.38 g per 100 g. From Mustard, prepared, yellow.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where prepared yellow mustard fits in a varied eating pattern.
Sodium
1100 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Magnesium
47.7 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Phosphorus
108 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Iron
1.59 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Prepared yellow mustard
Selected reference.
Dijon mustard
Use the exact product label.
Mustard powder
Use a dry-spice record.
Honey mustard
Use the complete sweetened product or recipe.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How prepared yellow mustard can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 61 kcal per 100 g, the 6 g example is 3.7 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 4.3 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 4.25 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Measure the condiment used and prefer the jar label for a specific product.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Store unopened mustard according to package directions.
After opening or cutting
Follow the package directions after opening and keep the cap clean.
Prepare
Use a clean utensil and do not return used mustard to the container.
Safety boundary
Sodium and formulation vary by product; the package label takes priority and this nutrient record sets no storage duration.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log prepared yellow mustard more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Mustard, prepared, yellow.
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record, while explicitly labelled gram examples are calculated.
- 03
Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Prepared yellow mustard calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of mustard?
61 kcal in the selected Mustard, prepared, yellow record.
How much fibre is in mustard?
4.3 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which mustard state does this page use?
Mustard, prepared, yellow. State and preparation are part of the answer.
Does this include Dijon or honey mustard?
No. The selected record is prepared yellow mustard; other mustard styles need their own label or recipe.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 61 kcal per 100 g. Named weights come from the selected source record; calculated gram examples are labelled.
KEEP EXPLORING
Related food guides
SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Mustard, prepared, yellow, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Named portion claims use source-held weights; explicitly labelled gram examples are calculations from the per-100-g record. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central Foundation record 326698 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.