Mushroom vs. Sesame Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Sesame Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
sesame seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and sesame seeds:
- Both sesame seeds and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sesame seed is high in calories and mushroom has 96% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sesame seeds per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for sesame seeds, 11:17:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 17% |
| Fat | 10% | 72% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than mushroom - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g 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 449% more protein than mushroom - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and mushroom has 99% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sesame seeds and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - sesame seed has 2.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than sesame seed - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mushroom and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both mushroom and sesame seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Mushroom | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.803 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.251 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 4.581 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.802 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 98 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 328 times more calcium than mushroom - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than mushroom - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both sesame seeds and mushroom are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 49% more potassium than mushroom - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 20.654 G |
| Total | 0.16 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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and mushroom has 100% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is sesame seeds or mushroom better for protein?
Sesame seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 450% more protein than mushroom - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does sesame seeds or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or mushroom contain more calcium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 328 times more calcium than mushroom - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or mushroom contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than mushroom - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and mushroom are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 50% more potassium than mushroom - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.