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Lamb vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb and Sesame

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, however, Sesame is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Sesame covers your daily Copper needs 440% more than Lamb.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lamb
Lamb
0
:
10
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Calcium +5635.3%
Contains more Iron +673.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1426.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.6%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +73.8%
Contains more Copper +3330.3%
Contains more Manganese +11081.8%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Calcium +5635.3%
Contains more Iron +673.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1426.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.6%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +73.8%
Contains more Copper +3330.3%
Contains more Manganese +11081.8%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lamb
Lamb
6
:
5
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +691%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +507.7%
Contains more Folate +438.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.247
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Sesame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +691%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +507.7%
Contains more Folate +438.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.247

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Water +1045.4%
Contains more Fats +137.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +443.9%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Sesame
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Water +1045.4%
Contains more Fats +137.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +443.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
0
:
3
Sesame
Sesame
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1341.9%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1341.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Sesame
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.65g Sesame
Protein 24.52g 17.73g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 0g 23.45g Sesame
Calories 294kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 0g 0.3g Lamb
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 17mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 1.88mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 23mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 188mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 310mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 72mg 11mg Sesame
Zinc 4.46mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.119mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 0.022mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 26.4µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.247mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.515mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.05mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 18µg 97µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 1.05mg 0.736mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.763mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.358mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.569mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.586mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.94mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.99mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.522mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 8.83g 6.957g Sesame
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 21.773g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Sesame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.873g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.