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Mustard seeds

Mustard seeds are small, firm, dry seeds in yellow, brown or black forms, used whole, toasted, fried or ground for seasoning.

Mustard seeds — illustrative ingredient image

About Mustard seeds

Mustard seeds are the small, round seeds of mustard plants, sold whole in several colors, most commonly yellow, brown, or black. Their size, color, pungency, and heat vary by type; whole seeds have a firm, dry texture and a mild, nutty aroma before being crushed or heated.

In cooking, they are used whole in pickles and spice mixtures, toasted or fried in oil, or ground for seasoning and mustard preparations. They may be sold raw, dried, or toasted, and ground mustard is a distinct form whose flavor and intensity depend on the seed and processing.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

mustard seed

English

yellow and brown mustard seeds

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Mustard seeds nutrition & diet

Mustard seeds nutritional value

Product example: MUSTARD SEEDS (DEEP)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
500kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
50.0g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Measured nutrition differs between whole seeds and ground mustard, and can also vary among seed types. Prepared mustard products may include other ingredients and should not be treated as equivalent to plain seeds.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — MUSTARD SEEDS ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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