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Mustard (yellow) Calories and Macros — Nutrition Facts per 1 tsp (5g)

Mustard (yellow): 3 cal, 0.2g protein, 0.3g carbs, 0.2g fat per 1 tsp (5g). Full nutrition breakdown, how mustard (yellow) fits common goals, and the fastest way to track it.

By Bento Bunny Team

A serving of mustard (yellow) — 1 tsp (5g) — comes to 3 calories, with 0.2g of protein, 0.3g of carbs, and 0.2g of fat. Below is the complete USDA-sourced breakdown, plus how those numbers play with typical calorie and macro targets.

Mustard (yellow) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 1 tsp (5g)% Daily Value*
Calories3 kcal0%
Protein0.2 g0%
Carbohydrates0.3 g0%
Fat0.2 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Fiber0.2 g1%
Sodium55 mg2%
Potassium8 mg0%
Calcium3 mg0%
Iron0.1 mg1%
Vitamin C0 mg0%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

One of the lowest-calorie condiments — only a few calories per teaspoon — making it a good swap for mayo on sandwiches.

How does mustard (yellow) fit your goals?

Mustard (yellow) delivers a balanced macro profile (0.2g protein / 0.3g carbs / 0.2g fat per 1 tsp (5g)), which makes it easy to fit into almost any tracking plan. Foods like this are particularly useful as base ingredients in meal prep, because they don't lock you into a specific macro split — you can pair them with whatever your daily target needs more of.

Diet-wise, mustard (yellow) fits keto and low-carb eating patterns.

How mustard (yellow) compares to other condiments & sauces

Food (per 100g)CaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Mustard (yellow)614.3g5.3g3.4g
Gravy (brown)533.8g4.8g2.4g
Marinara Sauce451.4g8.1g1.5g
Soy Sauce538.1g4.9g0.6g

The fastest way to log mustard (yellow)

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Mustard (yellow) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tsp (5g)30.2g0.3g0.2g
1 tbsp (15g)90.6g0.8g0.5g
100g614.3g5.3g3.4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in 1 tsp (5g) of mustard (yellow)?
Mustard (yellow) contains 3 calories per 1 tsp (5g), made up of 0.2g of protein, 0.3g of carbohydrates, and 0.2g of fat.
How many calories are in 100g of mustard (yellow)?
Per 100g, mustard (yellow) comes to 61 calories, with 4.3g of protein, 5.3g of carbs, and 3.4g of fat (USDA FoodData Central).
How much protein is in mustard (yellow)?
A 1 tsp (5g) serving of mustard (yellow) provides 0.2g of protein, which is roughly 0% of the FDA daily value of 50g.
Can I eat mustard (yellow) every day?
Yes. Mustard (yellow) has a balanced macro profile and no nutrient that becomes problematic in normal serving sizes. Daily inclusion is fine as long as it fits within your overall calorie and macro targets.
What's the easiest way to track mustard (yellow)?
Photo-based logging is the fastest path — apps like Bento Bunny identify mustard (yellow) and estimate portion size from a single picture, removing the need to search a database or weigh every serving.