Hedge Mustard Seeds vs. Sesame Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Hedge Mustard Seeds and Sesame Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hedge mustard seeds
versus
sesame seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hedge mustard seeds and sesame seeds:
- Both hedge mustard seeds and sesame seeds are high in calcium, calories, potassium and protein.
- Hedge mustard seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, however, hedge mustard seed contains more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hedge Mustard Seeds (Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hedge mustard seeds and sesame seeds are high in calories. Sesame seed has 78% more calories than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 318 calories per 100 grams and sesame seed has 565 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hedge mustard seeds is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sesame seeds per calorie. Hedge mustard seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 15:72:13 and for sesame seeds, 11:17:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 17% |
| Fat | 13% | 72% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Hedge mustard seed is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 56% less carbohydrates than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 58.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and sesame seed has 25.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than hedge mustard seed - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hedge mustard seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both hedge mustard seeds and sesame seeds are high in protein. Sesame seed has 40% more protein than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 12.1g of protein per 100 grams and sesame seed has 17g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and hedge mustard seed has 87% less saturated fat than sesame seed - hedge mustard seed has 0.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hedge mustard seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - hedge mustard seed has 30.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hedge mustard seeds and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hedge mustard seed has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, however, hedge mustard seed contains more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both hedge mustard seeds and sesame seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.803 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.423 MG | 0.251 MG |
| Niacin | 16.825 MG | 4.581 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.778 MG | 0.802 MG |
| Folate | 95 UG | 98 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hedge mustard seeds and sesame seeds are high in calcium. Hedge mustard seed has 65% more calcium than sesame seed - hedge mustard seed has 1633mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 133 times more iron than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both hedge mustard seeds and sesame seeds are high in potassium. Hedge mustard seed has 348% more potassium than sesame seed - hedge mustard seed has 2130mg of potassium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hedge mustard seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sesame seed per 100 grams.
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.451 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 1.451 G | 0.363 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than hedge mustard seed per 100 grams.
| Hedge Mustard Seeds | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.572 G | 20.654 G |
| Total | 0.572 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: Hedge Mustard Seeds (Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) .
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FAQ
Does hedge mustard seeds or sesame seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hedge mustard seeds and sesame seeds are high in calories. Sesame seed has 80% more calories than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 318 calories in 100g and sesame seed has 565 calories.
Does hedge mustard seeds or sesame seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, hedge mustard seed is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 60% fewer carbohydrates than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 58.3g of carbs for 100g and sesame seed has 25.7g of carbohydrates.
Does hedge mustard seeds or sesame seeds contain more calcium?
Both hedge mustard seeds and sesame seeds are high in calcium. Hedge mustard seed has 70% more calcium than sesame seed - hedge mustard seed has 1633mg of calcium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
Does hedge mustard seeds or sesame seeds contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 133 times more iron than hedge mustard seed - hedge mustard seed has 0.11mg of iron in 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
Does hedge mustard seeds or sesame seeds contain more potassium?
Both hedge mustard seeds and sesame seeds are high in potassium. Hedge mustard seed has 350% more potassium than sesame seed - hedge mustard seed has 2130mg of potassium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.