Mustard (Dijon, France)

TLDRLast updated 3 October 2026

French Dijon mustard is low FODMAP at the listed 20 g portion, with all displayed groups low. The additional 500 g low reference is not a suggested serving.

Serving sizes for mustard (dijon, france)

The main low reference is 20 g of French Dijon mustard. The 500 g row provides additional FODMAP information, not a condiment or meal recommendation.

Low
1 tablespoonabout 20 g

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Mustard (Dijon, France) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
1 tablespoon20 gNone detectedLow
Additional low reference; not a suggested serving500 gFructans 0.1 gLow

Breakdown for 1 tablespoon

0gFructose
0gLactose
0.00gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
1 tablespoonabout 20 g

Is mustard (dijon, france) low FODMAP?

This entry is the French Dijon preparation, distinct from both wholegrain Dijon and the generic Dijon entry. A shared mustard name does not make their larger-portion references interchangeable. The main serving describes the condiment itself rather than a dressing or sauce made with it.

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

For an IBS meal record, include mustard mixed into a dressing as well as any spread on a sandwich. The amount can be easy to overlook when it is one part of a sauce. Keep the rest of the ingredients visible instead of assigning the complete dressing the mustard’s rating.

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

Weigh the mustard before whisking it into a dressing. For a shared jar of dressing, record the total mustard used and the portion of dressing you serve. Start with what the recipe needs rather than treating a reference weight as an amount to aim for. Compare French wholegrain Dijon when you want a grainy texture, and use its separate guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is French Dijon mustard low FODMAP?

The listed 20 g amount is low in all displayed FODMAP groups. Match the French Dijon preparation rather than applying this to every mustard.

Does the 500 g low row recommend a serving?

No. It is an additional reference and should not be read as advice to eat that amount or add it to a meal.

Is honey-mustard dressing covered?

A dressing has a different recipe. Check its other ingredients and the mustard amount in the portion you eat.

Can I use the same reference for wholegrain Dijon?

The wholegrain version has its own preparation-specific guide. Its appearance, recipe and recorded portions should be assessed separately.

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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.