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Side-by-Side Comparison Nuts, Seeds & Kernels

Pistachios (Raw Shelled) vs. Sesame Seeds (White, Hulled)

Comparing 2 standards across 14 specifications. 14 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Pistachios (Raw Shelled)
Sesame Seeds (White, Hulled)

Pistachios (Pistacia vera) are nutrient-rich green tree nuts. Per 100g raw, they deliver 560 kcal, 45.3g fats (23.3g MUFA), 20.2g complete protein (all 9 essential amino acids), 27.2g carbohydrates (10.6g fiber / 16.6g net carbs), and high lutein carotenoids.

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White sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum) have had the outer hull removed, giving a milder flavor and lighter color than whole/unhulled seeds. Per 100g, they provide roughly 570 kcal, 49-50g fat (mostly mono- and polyunsaturated), 17-18g protein, and notably lower calcium than unhulled seeds, since most of the seed's calcium sits in the hull that's been removed.

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Specification Comparison Table

14 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
560 kcal 570 kcal
Total Fat
45.3 g 49.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)
23.3 g 18.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)
14.4 g 21.8 g
Saturated Fat
5.91 g 7.0 g
Protein
20.2 (Complete Amino Profile) g 17.7 g
Carbohydrates
27.2 g 23.4 g
Dietary Fiber
10.6 g 11.8 g
Net Carbohydrates
16.6 g
Potassium
1025 (22% DV) mg
Vitamin B6
1.70 (100% DV) mg
Calcium
60 – 90 (substantially lower than unhulled -- see note) mg
Iron
14.6 (whole-seed baseline) mg
Magnesium
351 (whole-seed baseline) mg