Skim Milk vs. Sesame Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Skim 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
skim milk
versus
sesame seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and sesame seeds:
- Both sesame seeds and skim milk are high in calcium.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, skim milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Skim milk has 4.1 times less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) 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 skim milk has 94% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sesame seeds per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for sesame seeds, 11:17:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 17% |
| Fat | 2% | 72% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Skim milk has 4.1 times less carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than skim milk - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than skim milk - skim 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 403% more protein than skim milk - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and skim milk has 99% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and sesame seeds are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Skim milk has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than sesame seed - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Skim milk and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E 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, skim milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both skim milk and sesame seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Skim Milk | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.803 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.251 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 4.581 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.802 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 98 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both sesame seeds and skim milk are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 711% more calcium than skim milk - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 491 times more iron than skim milk - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 204% more potassium than skim milk - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.363 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 20.654 G |
| Total | 0.002 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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sesame seeds or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and skim milk has 90% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is sesame seeds or skim milk better for protein?
Sesame seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 400% more protein than skim milk - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does sesame seeds or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, skim milk has 4.1 times fewer carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or skim milk contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and skim milk are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 710% more calcium than skim milk - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or skim milk contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 491 times more iron than skim milk - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or skim milk contain more potassium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than skim milk - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.