Sesame Seeds vs. Chili Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Chili 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
chili pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and chili pepper:
- Both sesame seeds and chili pepper are high in potassium.
- Chili pepper has 63% less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sesame seed is high in calories and chili pepper has 93% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chili pepper per calorie. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for chili pepper, 17:79:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 79% |
| Fat | 72% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chili pepper has 63% less carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 833% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than chili pepper - chili pepper 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 748% more protein than chili pepper - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and chili pepper has 100% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chili pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chili pepper has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chili pepper has more Vitamin E than sesame seed - chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chili pepper has more Vitamin K than sesame seed - chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both sesame seeds and chili pepper contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Sesame Seeds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 0.95 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 0.278 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 53 times more calcium than chili pepper - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than chili pepper - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both sesame seeds and chili pepper are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 40% more potassium than chili pepper - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Chili Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 20.654 G | 0.104 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: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and chili pepper has 90% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does sesame seeds or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chili pepper has 60% fewer carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 53 times more calcium than chili pepper - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or chili pepper contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than chili pepper - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and chili pepper are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 40% more potassium than chili pepper - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.