Baking Powder vs. Sesame Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Baking Powder and Sesame Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baking powder
versus
sesame seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baking powder and sesame seeds:
- Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) 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 baking powder has 83% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and baking powder has 97 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baking powder is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sesame seeds per calorie. Baking powder has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for sesame seeds, 11:17:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baking Powder | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 17% |
| Fat | ~ | 72% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baking powder is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 45% less carbohydrates than baking powder - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and baking powder has 46.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in dietary fiber. Sesame seed has 536% more dietary fiber than baking powder - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baking powder has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Sesame seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 168 times more protein than baking powder - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and baking powder has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and baking powder has 99% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baking powder has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Sesame seeds and baking powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - sesame seed has 2.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baking Powder | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.803 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.251 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 4.581 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.051 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.802 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 98 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in calcium. Baking powder has 338% more calcium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and baking powder has 4332mg of calcium.
iron
Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in iron. Sesame seed has 81% more iron than baking powder - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and baking powder has 8.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in potassium. Baking powder has 20 times more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and baking powder has 10100mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baking powder per 100 grams.
| Baking Powder | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.363 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than baking powder per 100 grams.
| Baking Powder | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 20.654 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or baking powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and baking powder has 80% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and baking powder has 97 calories.
Does sesame seeds or baking powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baking powder is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 50% fewer carbohydrates than baking powder - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and baking powder has 46.9g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or baking powder contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in calcium. Baking powder has 340% more calcium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and baking powder has 4332mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or baking powder contain more iron?
Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in iron. Sesame seed has 80% more iron than baking powder - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and baking powder has 8.2mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or baking powder contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and baking powder are high in potassium. Baking powder has 20 times more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and baking powder has 10100mg of potassium.