Sesame Seeds vs Peanuts

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Sesame Seeds is generally healthier

Sesame Seeds comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (563 vs 567), more fiber (11.8g vs 9g), less sugar (0.3g vs 4.7g), less sodium (11mg vs 18mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Sesame Seeds

563 kcal

More Protein

Peanuts

26g

More Fiber

Sesame Seeds

11.8g

Less Sugar

Sesame Seeds

0.3g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Sesame Seeds
563
Peanuts
567
Proteinper 100g
Sesame Seeds
17g
Peanuts
26g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Sesame Seeds
23g
Peanuts
16g
Fatper 100g
Sesame Seeds
50g
Peanuts
49g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientSesame SeedsPeanutsDifference
Calories563kcal567kcal-4.0kcal
Protein17g26g-9.0g
Carbohydrates23g16g+7.0g
Fat50g49g+1.0g
Fiber11.8g9g+2.8g
Sugar0.3g4.7g-4.4g
Sodium11mg18mg-7.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Sesame Seeds

Per 100g:563 calories
Per cup (150g):845 calories
Per serving (85g):479 calories

Peanuts

Per 100g:567 calories
Per cup (150g):851 calories
Per serving (85g):482 calories

Diet Compatibility

Sesame Seeds

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

Peanuts

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Sesame Seeds

  • Lower in calories (563 vs 567)
  • More fiber (11.8g vs 9g)
  • Less sugar (0.3g vs 4.7g)
  • Lower sodium (11mg vs 18mg)

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When to Choose Peanuts

  • Higher in protein (26g vs 17g)
  • Lower in carbs (16g vs 23g)

Common Uses

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