Sesame Seeds vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and sesame seeds are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, red bell pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sesame seed is high in calories and red bell pepper has 95% less calories than sesame seed - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and sesame seed has 565 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to red bell pepper for protein. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 79% |
| Fat | 72% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than sesame seed - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and sesame seed has 25.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and sesame seeds are high in dietary fiber. Sesame seed has 567% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.2g 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 16 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and sesame seed has 17g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and red bell pepper has 99% less saturated fat than sesame seed - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin E than sesame seed - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug 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, red bell pepper contains more pantothenic acid.
| Sesame Seeds | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 140 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 33 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and sesame seeds are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 125% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 20.654 G | 0.1 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 Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or sesame seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and red bell pepper has 100% less calories than sesame seed - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and sesame seed has 565 calories.
Does red bell pepper or sesame seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has 3.2 times fewer carbohydrates than sesame seed - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and sesame seed has 25.7g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or sesame seeds contain more calcium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 140 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
Does red bell pepper or sesame seeds contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 33 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron in 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
Does red bell pepper or sesame seeds contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and sesame seeds are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 130% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.