Sesame Seeds vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and bacon:
- Both bacon and sesame seeds are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Bacon has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and sesame seeds are high in calories. Bacon has 59% more calories than sesame seed - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and sesame seed has 565 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bacon per calorie. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | ~ |
| Fat | 72% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bacon has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than bacon - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sesame seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 241 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and sesame seed has 17g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bacon and sesame seeds are high in saturated fat. Bacon has 376% more saturated fat than sesame seed - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Sesame seed has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Bacon has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
| Sesame Seeds | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 988 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 112 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
potassium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 30 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both sesame seeds and bacon contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Sesame Seeds | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.476 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 0.476 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than bacon per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 9.426 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.442 G |
| Total | 20.654 G | 9.868 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 Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does bacon or sesame seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and sesame seeds are high in calories. Bacon has 60% more calories than sesame seed - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and sesame seed has 565 calories.
Does bacon or sesame seeds contain more calcium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 988 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
Does bacon or sesame seeds contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 112 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron in 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
Does bacon or sesame seeds contain more potassium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 30 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.