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Sesame vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sesame and Beef

  • Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Zinc, however, Beef is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Sesame covers your daily Copper needs 443% more than Beef.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.

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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
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0
Beef
Beef
Contains more Calcium +7400%
Contains more Iron +378.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2407.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +109.5%
Contains more Copper +4108.2%
Contains more Manganese +27233.3%
Contains more Selenium +35.4%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Calcium +7400%
Contains more Iron +378.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2407.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +109.5%
Contains more Copper +4108.2%
Contains more Manganese +27233.3%
Contains more Selenium +35.4%

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.
Sesame
Sesame
4
:
6
Beef
Beef
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +968.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Folate +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +862%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
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%
Beef
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% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +968.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.1%
Contains more Folate +1285.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +862%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
3
:
2
Beef
Beef
Contains more Fats +659.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2130%
Contains more Protein +55.4%
Contains more Water +1301.1%
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
Beef
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +659.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2130%
Contains more Protein +55.4%
Contains more Water +1301.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
2
:
1
Beef
Beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +586.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3992.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Beef
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +586.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3992.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Sesame Beef Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 0g Sesame
Protein 17.73g 27.55g Beef
Fats 49.67g 6.54g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 0g Sesame
Calories 573kcal 169kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g 0g Beef
Fiber 11.8g 0g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 13mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 3.04mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 14mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 259mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 352mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 54mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 3.7mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.097mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.009mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 25.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 6IU Sesame
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.25mg
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.074mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.4mg Beef
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.481mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.669mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 7µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.21µg Beef
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Beef
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.359mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 0.763mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 1.358mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 0.569mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.586mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 0.99mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.522mg 1.244mg Beef
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Sesame
Trans Fat 0.375g Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 2.595g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 2.734g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.532g Sesame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Beef
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
79%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.362g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.