Heavy Cream vs. Sesame Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Sesame Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
sesame seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and sesame seeds:
- Both sesame seeds and heavy cream are high in calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Heavy cream has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than sesame seed.
- Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Sesame seed has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sesame seeds and heavy cream are high in calories. Sesame seed has 66% more calories than heavy cream - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and heavy cream has 340 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sesame seeds per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for sesame seeds, 11:17:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 17% |
| Fat | 94% | 72% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Heavy cream has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than heavy cream - heavy cream has 2.9g 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 497% more protein than heavy cream - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sesame seeds and heavy cream are high in saturated fat. Heavy cream has 243% more saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Sesame seed has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Sesame seed has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Heavy cream and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than sesame seed - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Heavy cream has more Vitamin E than sesame seed - heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Heavy cream and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - heavy cream has 3.2ug 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, heavy cream contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and sesame seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Heavy Cream | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.803 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.251 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 4.581 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.802 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 98 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both sesame seeds and heavy cream are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 13 times more calcium than heavy cream - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 146 times more iron than heavy cream - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 400% more potassium than heavy cream - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than heavy cream per 100 grams, however, heavy cream contains more dpa than sesame seed per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.363 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.363 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than heavy cream per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 20.654 G |
| Total | 1.333 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: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sesame seeds and heavy cream are high in calories. Sesame seed has 70% more calories than heavy cream - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Does sesame seeds or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and heavy cream are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 13 times more calcium than heavy cream - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or heavy cream contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 146 times more iron than heavy cream - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or heavy cream contain more potassium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 400% more potassium than heavy cream - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.