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Adzuki bean vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Adzuki bean and Sesame

  • Adzuki bean has more Folate, however, Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Calcium, Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 332% higher.
  • Sesame has 6 times less Folate than Adzuki bean. Adzuki bean has 622µg of Folate, while Sesame has 97µg.
  • Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw 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 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
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 more PotassiumPotassium +167.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1377.3%
Contains more IronIron +192.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1009.7%

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.
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% 1% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
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 AVitamin A +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2842%
Contains more FolateFolate +541.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 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 ProteinProtein +12.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168.2%
Contains more WaterWater +186.6%
Contains more FatsFats +9271.7%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 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 -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37418%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19168.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Adzuki bean Sesame
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Adzuki bean Sesame Opinion
Calories 329kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 19.87g 17.73g Adzuki bean
Fats 0.53g 49.67g Sesame
Net carbs 50.2g 11.65g Adzuki bean
Carbs 62.9g 23.45g Adzuki bean
Magnesium 127mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 66mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 1254mg 468mg Adzuki bean
Iron 4.98mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Adzuki bean
Fiber 12.7g 11.8g Adzuki bean
Copper 1.094mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 5.04mg 7.75mg Sesame
Phosphorus 381mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 5mg 11mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 17IU 9IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 1.73mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 3.1µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.455mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 2.63mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 1.471mg 0.05mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 622µg 97µg Adzuki bean
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 0.191g 6.957g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 21.773g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.191mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.674mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.791mg 0.763mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 1.668mg 1.358mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 1.497mg 0.569mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.21mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 1.052mg 0.94mg Adzuki bean
Valine 1.023mg 0.99mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.524mg 0.522mg Adzuki bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Adzuki bean Sesame
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
65%
Adzuki bean
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Adzuki bean
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.