Sesame Seeds vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and cumin:
- Both sesame seeds and cumin are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Sesame seed has more pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sesame seeds and cumin are high in calories. Sesame seed has 51% more calories than cumin - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for cumin, 17:37:46 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 37% |
| Fat | 72% | 46% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 42% less carbohydrates than cumin - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sesame seeds and cumin are high in dietary fiber. Sesame seed has 33% more dietary fiber than cumin - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than cumin - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sesame seeds and cumin are high in protein. Sesame seed is very similar to sesame seed for protein - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and cumin has 77% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cumin has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has more Vitamin E than sesame seed - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cumin has more Vitamin K than sesame seed - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both sesame seeds and cumin contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Sesame Seeds | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sesame seeds and cumin are high in calcium. Sesame seed has a little more calcium (6%) than cumin by weight - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Both sesame seeds and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 350% more iron than sesame seed - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both sesame seeds and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 276% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cumin per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.176 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 0.176 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than cumin per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 20.654 G | 3.103 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 Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sesame seeds and cumin are high in calories. Sesame seed has 50% more calories than cumin - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does sesame seeds or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 40% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or cumin contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and cumin are high in calcium. Sesame seed has a little more calcium ( 10%) than cumin by weight - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or cumin contain more iron?
Both sesame seeds and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 350% more iron than sesame seed - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or cumin contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 280% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.