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Waitrose English Mustard: calories, sugar, salt and nutrition
How does Waitrose English Mustard compare to Colman's English Mustard? Waitrose English Mustard contains 4g of sugar per 100g, 1g less than Colman's English Mustard (5g). A tablespoon (15g) delivers 0.6g of free sugar and 0.45g of salt.
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Waitrose English Mustard vs Colman's English Mustard
Waitrose English Mustard vs Colman's English Mustard (per 100g)
Calories
Sugar
Salt
Waitrose English Mustard
168 kcal
4g
3g
Colman's English Mustard
181 kcal
5g
3.5g
Data source: FatSecret UK (Waitrose Essential English Mustard). Colman's English Mustard from official UK label.
Nutrition by portion size
Nutrition by portion size: Waitrose English Mustard
Portion
Calories
Sugar
Salt
1 teaspoon (5g)
8 kcal
0.2g (1% adult limit)
0.15g (3% adult limit)
1 tablespoon (15g)
25 kcal
0.6g (2% adult limit)
0.45g (8% adult limit)
Waitrose English Mustard contains 168 kcal, 7.8g of fat, 4g of sugar and 3g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (5g) delivers 8 kcal, 0.2g of sugar and 0.15g of salt.
Own-brand English mustard is nutritionally the closest category to an identical match with the market-leader. A teaspoon (5g) serving delivers less than 0.2g of salt regardless of brand — the differences are meaningful only per 100g, not per realistic portion.
Sugar
Waitrose English Mustard contains 4g of sugar per 100g, all of it free sugar. This compares to 5g per 100g in Colman's English Mustard, making Waitrose English Mustard 1g lower in sugar per 100g. All sugar in condiments is free sugar and counts in full against the NHS daily limit of 30g for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.
1 teaspoon (5g): 0.2g of sugar (1% of the adult daily limit); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.6g of sugar (2% of the adult daily limit).
Salt
Waitrose English Mustard contains 3g of salt per 100g. Colman's English Mustard contains 3.5g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (5g) delivers 0.15g of salt, 3% of the adult daily limit of 6g.
1 teaspoon (5g): 0.15g (3% of the adult daily limit); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.45g (8% of the adult daily limit).
Ingredients and processing
Waitrose English Mustard is classified as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. Own-brand English mustard has the same additive profile as Colman's (modified wheat starch, citric acid). Because mustard is used in very small quantities, the practical nutritional impact of these additives is negligible.
Ingredients: Water, mustard flour (27%), modified wheat starch, sugar, salt, turmeric, citric acid. Slightly smoother texture than other own-brands.
Data source: FatSecret UK (Waitrose Essential English Mustard). Nutrition figures may be subject to reformulation. Always check the product label.
Allergens
Allergen information: Waitrose English Mustard
Wheat
Contains
Rye
Not present
Barley
Not present
Oats
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Soya
Not present
Milk
Not present
Eggs
Not present
Fish
Not present
Crustaceans
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Contains
Molluscs
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Always verify allergens on the product label.
Frequently asked questions
Waitrose English Mustard contains 4g of sugar per 100g. 1 teaspoon (5g): 0.2g; 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.6g. All sugar in condiments is free sugar.
Waitrose English Mustard contains 3g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (5g): 0.15g (3% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.45g (8% of the adult daily limit of 6g).
Waitrose English Mustard contains 168 kcal per 100g. 1 teaspoon (5g): 8 kcal; 1 tablespoon (15g): 25 kcal.
Per 100g: Waitrose English Mustard has 168 kcal, 4g sugar and 3g salt. Colman's English Mustard has 181 kcal, 5g sugar and 3.5g salt. Waitrose English Mustard has 1g less sugar per 100g.
Yes. Waitrose English Mustard is classified as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. Own-brand English mustard has the same additive profile as Colman's (modified wheat starch, citric acid). Because mustard is used in very small quantities, the practical nutritional impact of these additives is negligible.
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Data source: FatSecret UK (Waitrose Essential English Mustard). Nutrition figures subject to reformulation — always check the physical product label. NHS/SACN guidelines for daily limits. For guidance only, not medical advice.
