Sesame Seeds vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and carrots:
- Both sesame seeds and carrots are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has 63% less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, carrot contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sesame seed is high in calories and carrot has 93% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to carrots for protein. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 87% |
| Fat | 72% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot has 63% less carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sesame seeds and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Sesame seed has 400% more dietary fiber than carrot - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sesame seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than carrot - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than sesame seed - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than sesame seed - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, carrot contains more pantothenic acid.
| Sesame Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than carrot - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 48 times more iron than carrot - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both sesame seeds and carrots are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 48% more potassium than carrot - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 20.654 G | 0.1 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does sesame seeds or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot has 60% fewer carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or carrots contain more calcium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than carrot - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or carrots contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 48 times more iron than carrot - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or carrots contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and carrots are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 50% more potassium than carrot - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.