Mayonnaise vs. Sesame Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Sesame Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
sesame seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and sesame seeds:
- Both sesame seeds and mayonnaise are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Mayonnaise has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) 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 mayonnaise are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 20% more calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sesame seeds per calorie. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:99 and for sesame seeds, 11:17:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 17% |
| Fat | 99% | 72% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mayonnaise has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mayonnaise and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - mayonnaise has 0.57g 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 16 times more protein than mayonnaise - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sesame seeds and mayonnaise are high in saturated fat. Mayonnaise has 74% more saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and sesame seeds are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Sesame seed has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than sesame seed - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin E than sesame seed - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than sesame seed - mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Mayonnaise | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.803 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.251 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 4.581 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.802 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 98 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 122 times more calcium than mayonnaise - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 69 times more iron than mayonnaise - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 22 times more potassium than mayonnaise - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sesame seed per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.363 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.363 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mayonnaise and sesame seeds contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mayonnaise | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.125 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 20.654 G |
| Total | 39.271 G | 20.654 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sesame seeds or mayonnaise contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sesame seeds and mayonnaise are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 20% more calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
Does sesame seeds or mayonnaise contain more calcium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 122 times more calcium than mayonnaise - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or mayonnaise contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 69 times more iron than mayonnaise - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or mayonnaise contain more potassium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 22 times more potassium than mayonnaise - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium.