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Noodles vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Noodles and Sesame

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B1 in Sesame is higher than in Noodles.
  • Sesame covers your daily need of Copper 443% more than Noodles.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, egg, enriched, 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.
Noodles
Noodles
1
:
9
Sesame
Sesame
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Calcium +8025%
Contains more Iron +889.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1571.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +727.6%
Contains more Potassium +1131.6%
Contains more Zinc +1092.3%
Contains more Copper +4065.3%
Contains more Manganese +681%
Contains more Selenium +43.9%
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Calcium +8025%
Contains more Iron +889.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1571.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +727.6%
Contains more Potassium +1131.6%
Contains more Zinc +1092.3%
Contains more Copper +4065.3%
Contains more Manganese +681%
Contains more Selenium +43.9%

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.
Noodles
Noodles
4
:
6
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +426%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1617.4%
Contains more Folate +15.5%
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
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 A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +426%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1617.4%
Contains more Folate +15.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
2
:
3
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Water +1344.1%
Contains more Protein +290.5%
Contains more Fats +2299.5%
Contains more Other +792%
Equal in Carbs - 23.45
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 Water +1344.1%
Contains more Protein +290.5%
Contains more Fats +2299.5%
Contains more Other +792%
Equal in Carbs - 23.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
1
:
2
Sesame
Sesame
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3128.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3844.4%
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3128.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3844.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 11.65g Noodles
Protein 4.54g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 2.07g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 25.16g 23.45g Noodles
Calories 138kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.4g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 1.2g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 12mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 1.47mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 21mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 76mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 38mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 5mg 11mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.098mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 0.315mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 23.9µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 21IU 9IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.05mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 84µg 97µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.138mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 0.365mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.137mg 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.086mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.22mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.121mg 0.522mg Sesame
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Sesame
Trans Fat 0.029g Sesame
Saturated Fat 0.419g 6.957g Noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 21.773g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
21%
Noodles
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.538g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Noodles
Noodles is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.