Cashews vs Sesame Seeds
Calories, macronutrients and nutrition facts compared side by side (per 100g).
Cashews
per 100g
Nuts & SeedsSesame Seeds
per 100g
Nutrition Comparison
| Per 100g | Cashews | Sesame Seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 553kcal | 573kcal |
| Protein | 18.2g | 17.7g |
| Carbs | 30.2g | 23.4g |
| Fat | 43.9g | 49.7g |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 11.8g |
| Sugar | 5.9g | 0.3g |
| Sodium | 12mg | 11mg |
Green marks the more favorable value (fewer calories/sugar/sodium, more protein/fiber).
Key Takeaways
- Cashews has 20 fewer calories per 100g than Sesame Seeds (4% less).
- Cashews delivers more protein (18.2g vs 17.7g per 100g).
- Sesame Seeds has more fiber (11.8g vs 3.3g).
- Cashews contains less fat (43.9g vs 49.7g).
- Sesame Seeds has less sugar (0.3g vs 5.9g).
Cashews
Cashews are slightly lower in fat and higher in carbs than most tree nuts, giving them a creamier texture. They are excellent sources of copper, magnesium, and manganese, and supply mostly heart-friendly mono-unsaturated fat. Roasted-and-salted versions can quickly push sodium high.
View Cashews nutrition →Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are remarkably high in calcium, iron and the lignans sesamin and sesamol. Ground into tahini they are a staple of hummus and Middle Eastern cooking, delivering plant protein and healthy fats.
View Sesame Seeds nutrition →Track Cashews & Sesame Seeds in Kairo
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