Flaxseed, ground vs sesame seeds

Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.

Quick Verdict

Best for weight loss

Flaxseed, ground

Best for muscle gain

Flaxseed, ground

Best for low-carb

sesame seeds

Macro Comparison

Flaxseed, ground: 100g (100g)  |  sesame seeds: 100g (100g)

CaloriesLower is better for weight loss

534

Flaxseed, ground

vs

565

sesame seeds

ProteinHigher supports muscle growth

18g

Flaxseed, ground

vs

17g

sesame seeds

CarbsLower for low-carb diets

34.4g

Flaxseed, ground

vs

25.7g

sesame seeds

FatLower for calorie control

37.3g

Flaxseed, ground

vs

48g

sesame seeds

Protein Efficiency

What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.

13%

Flaxseed, ground

12%

sesame seeds

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Per 100g Comparison

NutrientFlaxseed, groundsesame seeds
Calories534565
Protein18g17g
Carbs34.4g25.7g
Fat37.3g48g
Fiber23.1g14g
Sugar
Sodium36.7mg11mg
Cholesterol0mg
Saturated Fat3.28g6.72g
Potassium793mg475mg
Vitamin A0mcg
Vitamin C0mg
Calcium230mg989mg
Iron5.78mg14.8mg

Which Should You Choose?

For weight loss

Choose Flaxseed, ground. With 534 calories and 18g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.

For muscle gain

Choose Flaxseed, ground. Flaxseed, ground delivers 18g protein per serving — 1g more than sesame seeds.

For low-carb diets

Choose sesame seeds with 25.7g carbs per serving.

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Common Questions

Is Flaxseed, ground or sesame seeds better for weight loss?

For weight loss, Flaxseed, ground is the better choice. Flaxseed, ground has 534 calories and 18g protein per serving, while sesame seeds has 565 calories and 17g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.

Which has more protein, Flaxseed, ground or sesame seeds?

Flaxseed, ground has more protein per serving. Flaxseed, ground provides 18g and sesame seeds provides 17g of protein.

Can I eat both flaxseed, ground and sesame seeds together?

Yes! Combining flaxseed, ground and sesame seeds gives you 1099 calories and 35g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.

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