Almond Milk vs. Sesame Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Almond 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
almond milk
versus
sesame seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and sesame seeds:
- Both sesame seeds and almond milk are high in calcium.
- Almond milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than sesame seed.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) 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 almond milk has 97% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to sesame seeds for protein. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for sesame seeds, 11:17:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 17% |
| Fat | 56% | 72% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Almond milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 69 times more dietary fiber than almond milk - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Almond milk and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - almond milk has 0.81g 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 41 times more protein than almond milk - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and almond milk has 99% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Sesame seeds and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - sesame seed has 2.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Almond milk has more Vitamin D than sesame seed - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than sesame seed - almond milk has 6.3mg 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.
| Almond Milk | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.803 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.251 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 4.581 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.802 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 98 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sesame seeds and almond milk are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 438% more calcium than almond milk - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 51 times more iron than almond milk - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 609% more potassium than almond milk - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 20.654 G |
| Total | 0.253 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: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and almond milk has 100% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does sesame seeds or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, almond milk has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or almond milk contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and almond milk are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 440% more calcium than almond milk - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or almond milk contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 51 times more iron than almond milk - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or almond milk contain more potassium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 610% more potassium than almond milk - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.