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Oysters vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Oysters and Sesame

  • Oysters has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Copper, however, Sesame has more Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 729% more.
  • Oysters has 10 times more Zinc than Sesame. Oysters has 78.6mg of Zinc, while Sesame has 7.75mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat 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.
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Sesame
Contains more Zinc +914.2%
Contains more Copper +39.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Contains more Calcium +740.5%
Contains more Iron +58%
Contains more Magnesium +902.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.2%
Contains more Potassium +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Manganese +316.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Zinc +914.2%
Contains more Copper +39.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Contains more Calcium +740.5%
Contains more Iron +58%
Contains more Magnesium +902.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.2%
Contains more Potassium +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Manganese +316.2%

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.
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Sesame
Contains more Vitamin A +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +794%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2097.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1195.1%
Contains more Folate +592.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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 A +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +794%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2097.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1195.1%
Contains more Folate +592.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sesame
Contains more Water +1567.2%
Contains more Protein +55.3%
Contains more Fats +1352.3%
Contains more Carbs +330.3%
Contains more Other +193.4%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
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 Water +1567.2%
Contains more Protein +55.3%
Contains more Fats +1352.3%
Contains more Carbs +330.3%
Contains more Other +193.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sesame
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3607.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1961.8%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3607.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1961.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 11.65g Sesame
Protein 11.42g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 3.42g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 5.45g 23.45g Sesame
Calories 102kcal 573kcal Sesame
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 116mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 9.21mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 35mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 194mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 139mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 166mg 11mg Sesame
Zinc 78.6mg 7.75mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 4.082mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 39.5µg 34.4µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 9IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.25mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.05mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 14µg 97µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.046mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 0.716mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.762mg 0.569mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.523mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.22mg 0.522mg Sesame
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Sesame
Trans Fat 0.068g Sesame
Saturated Fat 0.948g 6.957g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 21.773g Sesame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters 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
197%
Oysters
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.

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