Seeds vs Seeds
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Seeds, sesame flour, low-fat — 50.1g vs 49.8g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) — 332 vs 333 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Seeds | Seeds | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 332 kcal | 333 kcal | = |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 6.90 g | 7.10 g | -3% |
| Protein | 49.8 g | 50.1 g | -1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.41 g | 1.75 g | -19% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 36.1 g | 35.5 g | +2% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.310 g | 0.201 g | +54% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.221 g | 0.543 g | -59% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.40 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 2.09 mg | 2.52 mg | -17% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.396 mg | 0.269 mg | +47% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.04 mg | 12.5 mg | -68% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.445 mg | 2.74 mg | -84% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.764 mg | 0.142 mg | +438% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 228 ug | 29.0 ug | +686% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 22.0 ug | 3.00 ug | +633% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 474 mg | 149 mg | +218% |
| Iron, Fe | 12.6 mg | 14.2 mg | -12% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 716 mg | 338 mg | +112% |
| Phosphorus, P | 1587 mg | 757 mg | +110% |
| Potassium, K | 1761 mg | 397 mg | +344% |
| Sodium, Na | 35.0 mg | 39.0 mg | -10% |
| Zinc, Zn | 11.6 mg | 10.0 mg | +16% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.17 mg | 1.42 mg | -18% |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.13 mg | 1.40 mg | +53% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1389 kj | 1393 kj | = |
| Ash | 5.76 g | 5.50 g | +5% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 228 ug | 29.0 ug | +686% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 228 ug | 29.0 ug | +686% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 432 IU | 64.0 IU | +575% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.011 g | 0.004 g | +175% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.269 g | 0.128 g | +110% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.027 g | 0.060 g | -55% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.008 g | 0.004 g | +100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.211 g | 0.536 g | -61% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.002 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.577 g | 0.630 g | -8% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.570 g | 0.618 g | -8% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.002 g | 0.011 g | -82% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.752 g | 1.10 g | -31% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.84 g | 2.08 g | -11% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.80 g | 2.16 g | -17% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 3.40 g | 3.84 g | -11% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.53 g | 1.61 g | +57% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.809 g | 1.66 g | -51% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 1.31 g | 1.01 g | +29% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 3.10 g | 2.66 g | +17% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.80 g | 2.10 g | -14% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.56 g | 2.80 g | -9% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 6.73 g | 7.44 g | -9% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.57 g | 1.48 g | +6% |
| Alanine | 2.31 g | 2.62 g | -12% |
| Aspartic acid | 5.43 g | 4.65 g | +17% |
| Glutamic acid | 12.5 g | 11.2 g | +12% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 2.42 g | 3.43 g | -30% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.13 g | 2.29 g | -7% |
| Serine | 2.49 g | 2.73 g | -9% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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