Ingredient swap
Pecans vs Sesame Seeds
Pecans has 9.2 g protein and 691 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 pecans (99 g) ≈ ¾ cup of sesame seeds.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Pecans | Sesame Seeds |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 691 | 573 better |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 17.7 gbetter |
| Carbs | 13.9 gbetter | 23.4 g |
| Fat | 72 g | 49.7 g |
| Fiber | 9.6 g | 11.8 gbetter |
| Sugar | 4 g | 0.3 gbetter |
| Sodium | 0 mgbetter | 11 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 99 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 pecans?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of pecans (99 g) ≈ ¾ cup of sesame seeds.
Which has more protein?
Sesame Seeds, with 17.7 g per 100 g versus 9.2 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Sesame Seeds, with 573 calories per 100 g.