Milk vs. Sesame Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Sesame Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
sesame seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and sesame seeds:
- Both sesame seeds and milk are high in calcium.
- Milk has 4.3 times less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sesame seed is high in calories and milk has 91% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sesame seeds per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for sesame seeds, 11:17:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 17% |
| Fat | 35% | 72% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 4.3 times less carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than milk - milk has 5.1g 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 414% more protein than milk - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and milk has 81% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and sesame seeds are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and sesame seeds are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Milk has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than sesame seed - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Milk and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Milk and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both milk and sesame seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Milk | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.803 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.251 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 4.581 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.802 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 98 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both sesame seeds and milk are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 724% more calcium than milk - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 737 times more iron than milk - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 239% more potassium than milk - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.363 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 20.654 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 20.654 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sesame seeds or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and milk has 90% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does sesame seeds or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 4.3 times fewer carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or milk contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and milk are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 720% more calcium than milk - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or milk contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 737 times more iron than milk - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or milk contain more potassium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than milk - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.