Ingredient swap
Pistachios vs Sesame Seeds
Pistachios has 20.2 g protein and 560 calories per 100 g; sesame seeds has 17.7 g and 573. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of pistachios (123 g) ≈ ¾ cup of sesame seeds.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Pistachios | Sesame Seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 560 | 573 |
| Protein | 20.2 gbetter | 17.7 g |
| Carbs | 27.2 g | 23.4 gbetter |
| Fat | 45.3 g | 49.7 g |
| Fiber | 10.6 g | 11.8 gbetter |
| Sugar | 7.7 g | 0.3 gbetter |
| Sodium | 1 mgbetter | 11 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 123 g | 144 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use sesame seeds instead of pistachios?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of pistachios (123 g) ≈ ¾ cup of sesame seeds.
Which has more protein?
Pistachios, with 20.2 g per 100 g versus 17.7 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Pistachios, with 560 calories per 100 g.