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Sesame vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sesame and Tuna Bluefin

  • Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Phosphorus, while Tuna Bluefin has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 453% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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
9
:
1
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Calcium +9650%
Contains more Iron +1010.7%
Contains more Magnesium +448.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Zinc +906.5%
Contains more Copper +3610.9%
Contains more Manganese +12200%
Contains more Selenium +36%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +9650%
Contains more Iron +1010.7%
Contains more Magnesium +448.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Zinc +906.5%
Contains more Copper +3610.9%
Contains more Manganese +12200%
Contains more Selenium +36%

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
6
:
5
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more Folate +4750%
Contains more Vitamin A +27900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more Folate +4750%
Contains more Vitamin A +27900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2640%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
2
:
3
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Fats +690.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Water +1159.9%
Equal in Other - 4.72
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
Tuna Bluefin
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more Fats +690.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +68.7%
Contains more Water +1159.9%
Equal in Other - 4.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
2
:
1
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +813.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1080.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +813.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1080.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 0g Sesame
Protein 17.73g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 49.67g 6.28g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 0g Sesame
Calories 573kcal 184kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 11.8g 0g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 10mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 1.31mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 64mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 326mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 323mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 50mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 0.77mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.11mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.02mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 9IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.278mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.306mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.525mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 2µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.335mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 0.763mg 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 1.358mg 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.569mg 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.586mg 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 0.99mg 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.522mg 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 1.612g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 2.053g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 1.844g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Tuna Bluefin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame
Sesame is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.