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Sesame vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sesame and Groat

  • Groat contains less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus than Sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 331% higher.
  • Groat contains 54 times less Calcium than Sesame. Sesame contains 975mg of Calcium, while Groat contains 18mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Groat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Buckwheat.

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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
9
:
1
Groat
Contains more Calcium +5316.7%
Contains more Iron +561.4%
Contains more Magnesium +51.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.3%
Contains more Zinc +222.9%
Contains more Copper +271.1%
Contains more Manganese +89.2%
Contains more Selenium +314.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Equal in Potassium - 460
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Contains more Calcium +5316.7%
Contains more Iron +561.4%
Contains more Magnesium +51.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.3%
Contains more Zinc +222.9%
Contains more Copper +271.1%
Contains more Manganese +89.2%
Contains more Selenium +314.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Equal in Potassium - 460

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
6
:
3
Groat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +683.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more Folate +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2366%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +683.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more Folate +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2366%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
3
:
2
Groat
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Fats +1360.9%
Contains more Other +112.4%
Contains more Carbs +204.9%
Contains more Water +107.9%
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
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Fats +1360.9%
Contains more Other +112.4%
Contains more Carbs +204.9%
Contains more Water +107.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
2
:
1
Groat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1703.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1995.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1703.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1995.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Groat Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 61.5g Groat
Protein 17.73g 13.25g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 3.4g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 71.5g Groat
Calories 573kcal 343kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Groat
Fiber 11.8g 10g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 18mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 2.2mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 231mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 347mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 460mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 1mg Groat
Zinc 7.75mg 2.4mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 1.1mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 1.3mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 8.3µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.101mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.21mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 30µg Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.192mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.506mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.498mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.832mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.586mg 0.172mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.52mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.678mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.309mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.741g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 1.04g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 1.039g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Groat
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
33%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat 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.

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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.