
Diet Ratings
Most mustards contain 0-1g net carbs per tablespoon with minimal ingredients. Excellent keto-friendly condiment for flavor without carb impact.
Mustard is made from mustard seeds and vinegar with spices. Fully plant-based with no animal products or derivatives.
Mustard is made from mustard seeds, vinegar, and spices with minimal processing. It contains no sugar, seed oils, or grains in most formulations and aligns with paleo condiment choices.
Minimal processing, low sugar, made from mustard seeds. Excellent condiment for Mediterranean cooking. Supports flavor without added calories or unhealthy ingredients.
Made from mustard seeds (plant), but used in minimal quantities as condiment. Some carnivores accept small amounts; strict practitioners exclude it.
iLion Diet and strict protocols exclude mustard due to seed origin. Many practitioners tolerate small condiment amounts. Baker and Saladino generally recommend avoidance.
Most plain mustards (yellow, Dijon, whole grain) contain only mustard seeds, vinegar, salt, and spices. No excluded ingredients when verified.
Standard mustard (yellow, Dijon) contains mustard seeds, vinegar, and spices with negligible FODMAPs. Monash University confirms mustard is low-FODMAP at standard serving sizes.
Mustard is low in sodium (55-120mg per tbsp depending on type), low in sugar, and contains beneficial compounds from mustard seeds. Yellow mustard is particularly low-sodium. Excellent DASH-aligned condiment.
Mustard is low-glycemic, minimal calories, and contains polyphenols. It adds flavor without disrupting Zone ratios. An ideal condiment for Zone meals.
Mustard is made from mustard seeds, which contain glucosinolates and polyphenols with anti-inflammatory properties. It's low in sugar and calories, contains no added inflammatory ingredients, and adds flavor without inflammatory additives. Yellow, Dijon, and whole-grain varieties are all acceptable.
Mustard is an ideal GLP-1 condiment: virtually zero calories (3-5 cal/tsp), zero sugar, zero fat, and adds flavor without triggering side effects. Supports satiety through flavor intensity without caloric burden. Yellow, Dijon, and spicy mustards are all acceptable; use freely to enhance lean proteins and vegetables.
Controversy Index
Score range: 5–9/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.