Sesame Seeds vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sesame seed is high in calories and chicken broth has 99% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 29% |
| Fat | 72% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken broth and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - chicken broth has 0.43g 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 25 times more protein than chicken broth - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and chicken broth has 100% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and sesame seeds are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
| Sesame Seeds | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 98 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 246 times more calcium than chicken broth - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 209 times more iron than chicken broth - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 25 times more potassium than chicken broth - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 20.654 G | 0.008 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 Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and chicken broth has 100% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is sesame seeds or chicken broth better for protein?
Sesame seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 25 times more protein than chicken broth - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does sesame seeds or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 246 times more calcium than chicken broth - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or chicken broth contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 209 times more iron than chicken broth - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 25 times more potassium than chicken broth - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.