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Cranberry beans vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cranberry beans and sesame

  • The amount of copper, iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1 in sesame is higher than in cranberry beans.
  • Sesame covers your daily need for copper, 428% more than cranberry beans.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 36% 15% 34% 78% 77% 31% 58% 0.13% 48% 7.1%
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 -90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +602%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.9%
Contains more IronIron +596.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1667.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +579.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +365.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +564.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2546.2%

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% 0% 0% 0% 53% 16% 9.7% 14% 19% 0% 0% 155% 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% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +776.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +875.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 24% 65%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 24.46 g
Water: 64.65 g
Other: 1.09 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 +1278.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.8%
Contains more FatsFats +10697.8%
Contains more OtherOther +309.2%
~equal in Carbs ~23.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.199 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 -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46797.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10841.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cranberry beans 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 Cranberry beans Sesame DV% diff.
Copper 0.231mg 4.082mg 428%
Iron 2.09mg 14.55mg 156%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.199g 21.773g 144%
Calcium 50mg 975mg 93%
Manganese 0.37mg 2.46mg 91%
Fats 0.46g 49.67g 76%
Magnesium 50mg 351mg 72%
Phosphorus 135mg 629mg 71%
Zinc 1.14mg 7.75mg 60%
Selenium 1.3µg 34.4µg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.79mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.791mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 0.04g 18.759g 47%
Saturated fat 0.119g 6.957g 31%
Folate 207µg 97µg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.515mg 4.515mg 25%
Calories 136kcal 573kcal 22%
Protein 9.34g 17.73g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.247mg 14%
Fiber 8.6g 11.8g 13%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Potassium 387mg 468mg 2%
Carbs 24.46g 23.45g 0%
Net carbs 15.86g 11.65g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Sodium 1mg 11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.412mg 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 0.746mg 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 0.641mg 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.505mg 0.94mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0.522mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry beans 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
20%
Cranberry beans
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cranberry beans
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?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.838g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Cranberry beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173736/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.