Dijon Mustard (Wholegrain, France)

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

French wholegrain Dijon mustard is low FODMAP at the listed 20 g portion. The catalogue's larger portion cards rate 390 g moderate and 490 g high for fructans.

Serving sizes for dijon mustard (wholegrain, france)

Use 20 g as the listed low serving. The 390 g moderate and 490 g high cards are large reference amounts, not meal suggestions.

Low
1 tablespoonabout 20 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Dijon Mustard (Wholegrain, France) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1 tablespoon20 gFructans 0.01 gLow
1½ cups390 gFructans 0.24 gModerate
2 cups490 gFructans 0.3 gAvoid

Breakdown for 1 tablespoon

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.01gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
1 tablespoonabout 20 g

Is dijon mustard (wholegrain, france) low FODMAP?

The 20 g portion has low ratings across all six FODMAP groups. The larger cards identify fructans as moderate at 390 g and high at 490 g; other groups stay low. Those large weights are reference points, not recommended amounts to eat. This entry is specifically French wholegrain Dijon, rather than smooth Dijon, mild mustard or mustard powder.

Dijon Mustard (Wholegrain, France) and IBS: what to know

For IBS meal notes, distinguish mustard spread directly on a sandwich from mustard divided through a vinaigrette. Record the preparation and amount alongside the bread, filling or salad ingredients. A low condiment portion does not assess the finished meal, and a different mustard formulation may need different information.

Gut-friendly ways to eat dijon mustard (wholegrain, france)

Weigh mustard into a bowl before whisking a dressing or stirring it into a sauce. Divide that amount among the portions eaten, including extra mustard served alongside. Use the texture and flavour you need without assuming a heaped spoon has a fixed weight. Malt vinegar can be checked separately when it is another dressing ingredient.

Frequently asked questions

How much wholegrain Dijon mustard is low FODMAP?

This French preparation lists 20 g as low. Match the wholegrain product form and count the total used in the meal.

Does this guide also cover smooth Dijon?

No. Smooth Dijon has separate entries. The common Dijon name does not make every formulation's portions identical.

Is a mustard dressing automatically low FODMAP?

Assess its mustard share and the other ingredients. Honey, fruit, garlic or other additions cannot be rated from the mustard alone.

Should I eat the larger reference portions?

No. They explain the catalogue's portion ratings; they are not suggestions for how much mustard belongs in a meal.

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Sources and editorial notes

Published and maintained by Gut Friendly. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a dietitian. Serving information comes from our food catalogue. Where references are listed, they explain the research and preparation differences. Check the original source for current portions.

Gut Friendly provides general information, not medical advice.