Pistachio vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pistachio and Sesame
- Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, however, Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 309% higher.
- Sesame has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Pistachio. Pistachio has 1.7mg of Vitamin B6, while Sesame has 0.79mg.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw 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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Potassium
+119%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Calcium
+828.6%
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Iron
+271.2%
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Magnesium
+190.1%
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Phosphorus
+28.4%
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Zinc
+252.3%
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Copper
+214%
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Manganese
+105%
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Selenium
+391.4%
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Potassium
+119%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Calcium
+828.6%
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Iron
+271.2%
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Magnesium
+190.1%
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Phosphorus
+28.4%
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Zinc
+252.3%
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Copper
+214%
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Manganese
+105%
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Selenium
+391.4%
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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Vitamin A
+5633.3%
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Vitamin E
+1044%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+940%
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Vitamin B6
+115.2%
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Vitamin B2
+54.4%
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Vitamin B3
+247.3%
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Folate
+90.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.791
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Vitamin A
+5633.3%
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Vitamin E
+1044%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+940%
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Vitamin B6
+115.2%
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Vitamin B2
+54.4%
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Vitamin B3
+247.3%
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Folate
+90.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.791
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+13.7%
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Carbs
+15.9%
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+49.7%
Equal in Fats - 49.67
Equal in Water - 4.69
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Protein
+13.7%
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Carbs
+15.9%
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+49.7%
Equal in Fats - 49.67
Equal in Water - 4.69
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-15.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+24%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+51.4%
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Saturated Fat
-15.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+24%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+51.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 16.57g | 11.65g |
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| Protein | 20.16g | 17.73g |
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| Fats | 45.32g | 49.67g |
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| Carbs | 27.17g | 23.45g |
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| Calories | 560kcal | 573kcal |
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| Starch | 1.67g |
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| Fructose | 0.24g |
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| Sugar | 7.66g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 10.6g | 11.8g |
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| Calcium | 105mg | 975mg |
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| Iron | 3.92mg | 14.55mg |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 351mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 629mg |
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| Potassium | 1025mg | 468mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 11mg |
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| Zinc | 2.2mg | 7.75mg |
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 4.082mg |
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| Manganese | 1.2mg | 2.46mg |
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| Selenium | 7µg | 34.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 516IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 26µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.791mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.247mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 4.515mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.79mg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 97µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.388mg |
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| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.736mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.763mg |
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| Leucine | 1.604mg | 1.358mg |
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| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.569mg |
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| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.586mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.94mg |
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| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.99mg |
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| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.522mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.907g | 6.957g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.257g | 18.759g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 21.773g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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348%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.