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Sesame vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sesame and Broad bean

  • Broad bean has less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 447% more.
  • Sesame has 54 times more Calcium than Broad bean. Sesame has 975mg of Calcium, while Broad bean has 18mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Sesame
Sesame
10
:
0
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Calcium +5316.7%
Contains more Iron +870%
Contains more Magnesium +1032.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +761.6%
Contains more Potassium +142.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Zinc +1548.9%
Contains more Copper +6703.3%
Contains more Manganese +842.5%
Contains more Selenium +3340%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +5316.7%
Contains more Iron +870%
Contains more Magnesium +1032.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +761.6%
Contains more Potassium +142.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.2%
Contains more Zinc +1548.9%
Contains more Copper +6703.3%
Contains more Manganese +842.5%
Contains more Selenium +3340%

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.
Sesame
Sesame
7
:
3
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Vitamin B1 +518%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2624.1%
Contains more Folate +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32%
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%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +518%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2624.1%
Contains more Folate +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
4
:
1
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Protein +269.4%
Contains more Fats +9834%
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Contains more Other +395.6%
Contains more Water +1684.6%
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
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +269.4%
Contains more Fats +9834%
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Contains more Other +395.6%
Contains more Water +1684.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
2
:
1
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93695%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7085.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93695%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7085.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 6.5g Sesame
Protein 17.73g 4.8g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 0.5g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 10.1g Sesame
Calories 573kcal 62kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Broad bean
Fiber 11.8g 3.6g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 18mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 1.5mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 31mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 73mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 193mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 41mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 0.47mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.06mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.261mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 1µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin C 0mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.128mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.09mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.2mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.066mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.029mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 58µg Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.048mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.178mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.215mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.37mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.313mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.037mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.195mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.235mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.115mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.142g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.02g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.303g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Broad bean
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
50%
Sesame
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.815g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/nutrients
  2. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.