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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of almond milk and sesame seeds is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 10:33:57 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 33% 17%
Fat 57% 72%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Almond Milk or Sesame Seeds .

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.