Sesame Seeds vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and paprika:
- Both sesame seeds and paprika are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than sesame seed.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin and folate, however, paprika contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sesame seeds and paprika are high in calories. Sesame seed has 100% more calories than paprika - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to paprika per calorie. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for paprika, 15:55:30 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 55% |
| Fat | 72% | 30% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 52% less carbohydrates than paprika - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sesame seeds and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 149% more dietary fiber than sesame seed - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than paprika - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sesame seeds and paprika are high in protein. Sesame seed has 20% more protein than paprika - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and paprika has 68% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Paprika has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than sesame seed - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than sesame seed - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin and folate, however, paprika contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Sesame Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sesame seeds and paprika are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 332% more calcium than paprika - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both sesame seeds and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 43% more iron than sesame seed - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both sesame seeds and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 380% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both sesame seeds and paprika contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Sesame Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.453 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 0.453 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than paprika per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 20.654 G | 7.361 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 Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sesame seeds and paprika are high in calories. Sesame seed has 100% more calories than paprika - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does sesame seeds or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and sesame seed has 50% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or paprika contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and paprika are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 330% more calcium than paprika - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or paprika contain more iron?
Both sesame seeds and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 40% more iron than sesame seed - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or paprika contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 380% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.