Sesame Seeds vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and ginger root:
- Both ginger root and sesame seeds are high in potassium.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, ginger root contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sesame seed is high in calories and ginger root has 86% less calories than sesame seed - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and sesame seed has 565 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 100% |
| Fat | 72% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger root has 31% less carbohydrates than sesame seed - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and sesame seed has 25.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 600% more dietary fiber than ginger root - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than ginger root - ginger root has 1.7g 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 832% more protein than ginger root - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and sesame seed has 17g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and ginger root has 97% less saturated fat than sesame seed - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sesame seeds and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - sesame seed has 2.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug 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, ginger root contains more pantothenic acid.
| Sesame Seeds | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 60 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and sesame seeds are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 14% more potassium than ginger root - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 20.654 G | 0.12 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 Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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FAQ
Does ginger root or sesame seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and ginger root has 90% less calories than sesame seed - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and sesame seed has 565 calories.
Does ginger root or sesame seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger root has 30% fewer carbohydrates than sesame seed - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and sesame seed has 25.7g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or sesame seeds contain more calcium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 60 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
Does ginger root or sesame seeds contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
Does ginger root or sesame seeds contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and sesame seeds are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 10% more potassium than ginger root - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.