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Avocado vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Avocado and Sesame

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 in Sesame is higher than in Avocado.
  • Sesame covers your daily Copper needs 432% more than Avocado.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Sesame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1110.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8025%
Contains more IronIron +2545.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2048.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1110.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1109.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1632.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8500%
~equal in Potassium ~468mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Sesame
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1522.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +728%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2678%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1080.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Sesame
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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
Contains more WaterWater +1461.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +786.5%
Contains more FatsFats +238.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.9%
Contains more OtherOther +182.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1099%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado Sesame
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 Avocado Sesame Opinion
Calories 160kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 2g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 14.66g 49.67g Sesame
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Avocado
Net carbs 1.83g 11.65g Sesame
Carbs 8.53g 23.45g Sesame
Magnesium 29mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 12mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 485mg 468mg Avocado
Iron 0.55mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 0.66g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 6.7g 11.8g Sesame
Copper 0.19mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 0.64mg 7.75mg Sesame
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 7mg 11mg Avocado
Vitamin A 146IU 9IU Avocado
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.25mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 0.4µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.05mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.79mg Sesame
Vitamin K 21µg 0µg Avocado
Folate 81µg 97µg Sesame
Choline 14.2mg 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 2.126g 6.957g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 21.773g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.073mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 0.143mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.132mg 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.038mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.107mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.049mg 0.522mg Sesame
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado Sesame
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Avocado
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.831g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.