Tangerine vs. Sesame Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Tangerine and Sesame Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tangerine
versus
sesame seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tangerine and sesame seeds:
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, tangerine contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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 tangerine has 91% less calories than sesame seed - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and sesame seed has 565 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sesame seeds per calorie. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 5:90:5 and for sesame seeds, 11:17:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tangerine | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 17% |
| Fat | 5% | 72% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tangerine has 48% less carbohydrates than sesame seed - tangerine has 13.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and sesame seed has 25.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 678% more dietary fiber than tangerine - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sesame seed has less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g 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 19 times more protein than tangerine - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and sesame seed has 17g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and tangerine has 99% less saturated fat than sesame seed - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tangerine is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - tangerine has 26.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tangerine has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg of Vitamin E 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, tangerine contains more pantothenic acid.
| Tangerine | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.803 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.251 MG |
| Niacin | 0.376 MG | 4.581 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.216 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 MG | 0.802 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 98 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 97 times more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
potassium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 186% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg 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 tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.363 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 20.654 G |
| Total | 0.048 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Tangerine or Sesame Seeds .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) .
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FAQ
Does tangerine or sesame seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and tangerine has 90% less calories than sesame seed - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and sesame seed has 565 calories.
Does tangerine or sesame seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tangerine has 50% fewer carbohydrates than sesame seed - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and sesame seed has 25.7g of carbohydrates.
Does tangerine or sesame seeds contain more calcium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 989mg of calcium.
Does tangerine or sesame seeds contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 97 times more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron in 100 grams and sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron.
Does tangerine or sesame seeds contain more potassium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium in 100 grams and sesame seed has 475mg of potassium.