Sesame Seeds vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and sesame seeds are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Jalapeno has 75% less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, jalapeno contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sesame seed is high in calories and jalapeno has 95% less calories than sesame seed - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and sesame seed has 565 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to jalapeno for protein. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 80% |
| Fat | 72% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 75% less carbohydrates than sesame seed - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and sesame seed has 25.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and sesame seeds are high in dietary fiber. Sesame seed has 400% more dietary fiber than jalapeno - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than jalapeno - jalapeno has 4.1g 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 17 times more protein than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and sesame seed has 17g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and jalapeno has 99% less saturated fat than sesame seed - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has more Vitamin E than sesame seed - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than sesame seed - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, jalapeno contains more pantothenic acid. Both sesame seeds and jalapeno contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Sesame Seeds | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 81 times more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 58 times more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and sesame seeds are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 92% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than jalapeno per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 20.654 G | 0.066 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 Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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FAQ
Does jalapeno or sesame seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and jalapeno has 100% less calories than sesame seed - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and sesame seed has 565 calories.
Does jalapeno or sesame seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 80% fewer carbohydrates than sesame seed - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and sesame seed has 25.7g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or sesame seeds contain more calcium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 81 times more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
Does jalapeno or sesame seeds contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 58 times more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron in 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
Does jalapeno or sesame seeds contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and sesame seeds are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 90% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.