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Sesame vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sesame and Mayonnaise different?

  • Sesame is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, while Mayonnaise is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Sesame covers your daily need of Copper 451% more than Mayonnaise.
  • Sesame contains 351 times more Manganese than Mayonnaise. Sesame contains 2.46mg of Manganese, while Mayonnaise contains 0.007mg.

Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +12087.5%
Contains more Iron +6828.6%
Contains more Magnesium +35000%
Contains more Phosphorus +2895.2%
Contains more Potassium +2240%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +5066.7%
Contains more Copper +21384.2%
Contains more Manganese +35042.9%
Contains more Selenium +1395.7%
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 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Contains more Calcium +12087.5%
Contains more Iron +6828.6%
Contains more Magnesium +35000%
Contains more Phosphorus +2895.2%
Contains more Potassium +2240%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +5066.7%
Contains more Copper +21384.2%
Contains more Manganese +35042.9%
Contains more Selenium +1395.7%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +7810%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9775%
Contains more Folate +1840%
Contains more Vitamin A +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1212%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7810%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9775%
Contains more Folate +1840%
Contains more Vitamin A +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1212%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1746.9%
Contains more Carbs +4014%
Contains more Other +126.4%
Contains more Fats +50.7%
Contains more Water +361.6%
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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Protein +1746.9%
Contains more Carbs +4014%
Contains more Other +126.4%
Contains more Fats +50.7%
Contains more Water +361.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.3%
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Mayonnaise Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 0.57g Sesame
Protein 17.73g 0.96g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Carbs 23.45g 0.57g Sesame
Calories 573kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.3g 0.57g Sesame
Fiber 11.8g 0g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 8mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 0.21mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 1mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 21mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 20mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 635mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 0.15mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.019mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.007mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 2.3µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 65IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 0.25mg 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.01mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.019mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.008mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 5µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 0µg 163µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.017mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.055mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.065mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.095mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.072mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.035mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.057mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.074mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.026mg Sesame
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Sesame
Trans Fat 0.187g Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 11.703g Sesame
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 16.843g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Mayonnaise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
43%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.746g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.