Baking Powder vs. Sesame Seeds

Nutrition comparison of Baking Powder and Sesame Seeds


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of baking powder versus sesame seeds (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baking powder and sesame seeds:

  • Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Sesame seed is an excellent source of protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of baking powder and sesame seeds is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Image of Baking Powder src
Image of Sesame Seeds src

Calories and Carbs

calories

Sesame seed is high in calories and baking powder has 83% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and baking powder has 97 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, baking powder is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sesame seeds per calorie. Baking powder has a macronutrient ratio of 0:98:2 and for sesame seeds, 11:17:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Baking Powder Sesame Seeds
Protein ~ 11%
Carbohydrates 98% 17%
Fat 2% 72%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Baking powder is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 45% less carbohydrates than baking powder - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and baking powder has 46.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in dietary fiber. Sesame seed has 536% more dietary fiber than baking powder - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baking powder has 2.2g of dietary fiber.

Protein

protein

Sesame seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 168 times more protein than baking powder - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and baking powder has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and baking powder has 99% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baking powder has 0.07g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Sesame seeds and baking powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - sesame seed has 2.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Baking Powder Sesame Seeds
Thiamin ~ 0.803 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.251 MG
Niacin ~ 4.581 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.051 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.802 MG
Folate ~ 98 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in calcium. Baking powder has 338% more calcium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and baking powder has 4332mg of calcium.

iron

Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in iron. Sesame seed has 81% more iron than baking powder - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and baking powder has 8.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in potassium. Baking powder has 20 times more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and baking powder has 10100mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baking powder per 100 grams.

Baking Powder Sesame Seeds
alpha linoleic acid 0.029 G 0.363 G
Total 0.029 G 0.363 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than baking powder per 100 grams.

Baking Powder Sesame Seeds
linoleic acid 0.09 G 20.654 G
Total 0.09 G 20.654 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Baking Powder or Sesame Seeds .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) .

Baking Powder g

()
Daily Values (%)

Sesame Seeds g

()
KCAL %
calories
KCAL %
G %
carbohydrates
G %
G %
dietary fiber
G %
G sugar G
G %
total fat
G %
G %
saturated fat
G %
G monounsaturated fat G
G polyunsaturated fat G
G trans fat G
MG cholesterol MG
MG %
sodium
MG %
Vitamins and Minerals
UG %
Vitamin A
UG %
MG %
Vitamin C
MG %
IU %
Vitamin D
IU %
MG %
calcium
MG %
MG %
iron
MG %
MG %
magnesium
MG %
MG %
potassium
MG %
MG %
thiamin (Vit B1)
MG %
MG %
riboflavin (Vit B2)
MG %
MG %
niacin (Vit B3)
MG %
MG %
Vitamin B6
MG %
MG %
pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
MG %
UG %
folate (Vit B9)
UG %
UG %
Vitamin B12
UG %
MG %
Vitamin E
MG %
UG %
Vitamin K
UG %
G %
protein
G %
UG %
biotin (Vit B7)
UG %
MG %
choline
MG %
MG %
chlorine
MG %
UG %
chromium
UG %
MG %
copper
MG %
UG %
fluoride
UG %
UG %
iodine
UG %
MG %
manganese
MG %
UG %
molybdenum
UG %
MG %
phosphorus
MG %
UG %
selenium
UG %
MG %
zinc
MG %
G Water G
G Starch G
G Alcohol G


FAQ

Does sesame seeds or baking powder contain more calories in 100 grams?
Sesame seed is high in calories and baking powder has 80% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and baking powder has 97 calories.

Does sesame seeds or baking powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baking powder is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 50% fewer carbohydrates than baking powder - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and baking powder has 46.9g of carbohydrates.

Does sesame seeds or baking powder contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in calcium. Baking powder has 340% more calcium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and baking powder has 4332mg of calcium.

Does sesame seeds or baking powder contain more iron?
Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in iron. Sesame seed has 80% more iron than baking powder - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and baking powder has 8.2mg of iron.

Does sesame seeds or baking powder contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in potassium. Baking powder has 20 times more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and baking powder has 10100mg of potassium.