Sesame Seeds vs. Black Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Black Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
black pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and black pepper:
- Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in calories. Sesame seed has 125% more calories than black pepper - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to black pepper for protein. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for black pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 78% |
| Fat | 72% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 60% less carbohydrates than black pepper - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 81% more dietary fiber than sesame seed - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Black pepper and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - black pepper has 0.64g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in protein. Sesame seed has 63% more protein than black pepper - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and black pepper has 79% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Black pepper has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Black pepper has more Vitamin E than sesame seed - black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Black pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than sesame seed - black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K 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, black pepper contains more pantothenic acid. Both sesame seeds and black pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Sesame Seeds | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.108 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.18 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 1.143 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | 1.399 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 123% more calcium than black pepper - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in iron. Sesame seed has 52% more iron than black pepper - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 180% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 0.152 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than black pepper per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Black Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 0.694 G |
| Total | 20.654 G | 0.694 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in calories. Sesame seed has 130% more calories than black pepper - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does sesame seeds or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 60% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 120% more calcium than black pepper - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or black pepper contain more iron?
Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in iron. Sesame seed has 50% more iron than black pepper - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 180% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.