Sesame Seeds vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and sprouted peas:
- Both sesame seeds and sprouted peas are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, sprouted pea contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than sesame seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sesame seeds and sprouted peas are high in calories. Sesame seed has 356% more calories than sprouted pea - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 72% |
| Fat | 72% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sesame seeds and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of carbs - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sesame seeds and sprouted peas are high in protein. Sesame seed has 93% more protein than sprouted pea - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and sprouted pea has 98% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than sesame seed - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sprouted pea has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - sprouted pea has 49.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, sprouted pea contains more pantothenic acid. Both sesame seeds and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Sesame Seeds | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 26 times more calcium than sprouted pea - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Both sesame seeds and sprouted peas are high in iron. Sesame seed has 553% more iron than sprouted pea - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both sesame seeds and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 25% more potassium than sprouted pea - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 20.654 G | 0.265 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 Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sesame seeds and sprouted peas are high in calories. Sesame seed has 360% more calories than sprouted pea - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
Does sesame seeds or sprouted peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sesame seeds and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of carbs - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or sprouted peas contain more calcium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 26 times more calcium than sprouted pea - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or sprouted peas contain more iron?
Both sesame seeds and sprouted peas are high in iron. Sesame seed has 550% more iron than sprouted pea - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 30% more potassium than sprouted pea - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.