Sesame Seeds vs. Fish Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Fish Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
fish sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and fish sauce:
- Both sesame seeds and fish sauce are high in calcium and potassium.
- Fish sauce has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, fish sauce contains more Vitamin B12.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sesame seed is high in calories and fish sauce has 94% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and fish sauce has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to fish sauce per calorie. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for fish sauce, 59:41:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 41% |
| Fat | 72% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fish sauce has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than fish sauce - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than fish sauce - fish sauce has 3.6g 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 235% more protein than fish sauce - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and fish sauce has 100% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fish sauce and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fish sauce has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fish sauce and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fish sauce has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, fish sauce contains more Vitamin B12. Both sesame seeds and fish sauce contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Sesame Seeds | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 2.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 0.396 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.48 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sesame seeds and fish sauce are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 22 times more calcium than fish sauce - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than fish sauce - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
potassium
Both sesame seeds and fish sauce are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 65% more potassium than fish sauce - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fish sauce per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Fish Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | ~ |
| DHA | ~ | 0.002 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 0.003 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 Sesame Seeds or Fish Sauce .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sesame seeds or fish sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and fish sauce has 90% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and fish sauce has 35 calories.
Is sesame seeds or fish sauce better for protein?
Sesame seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 240% more protein than fish sauce - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Does sesame seeds or fish sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fish sauce has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or fish sauce contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and fish sauce are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 22 times more calcium than fish sauce - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or fish sauce contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than fish sauce - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or fish sauce contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and fish sauce are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 70% more potassium than fish sauce - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.