Chickpea flour (besan) vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chickpea flour (besan) and sesame
- Chickpea flour (besan) has more folate; however, sesame is richer in copper, iron, calcium, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and manganese.
- Sesame covers your daily copper needs 352% more than chickpea flour (besan).
- Sesame has 5 times less folate than chickpea flour (besan). Chickpea flour (besan) has 437µg of folate, while sesame has 97µg.
- Chickpea flour (besan) contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chickpea flour (besan) 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2066.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +199.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +347.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +175.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +314.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +232% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1112% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.39 g
Fats:
6.69 g
Carbs:
57.82 g
Water:
10.28 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
17.73 g
Fats:
49.67 g
Carbs:
23.45 g
Water:
4.69 g
Other:
4.46 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +119.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +642.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.693 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.983 g
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 | -90% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1147.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +629.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.912mg | 4.082mg | 352% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.983g | 21.773g | 125% |
| Iron | 4.86mg | 14.55mg | 121% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 975mg | 93% |
| Folate | 437µg | 97µg | 85% |
| Fats | 6.69g | 49.67g | 66% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 34.4µg | 47% |
| Zinc | 2.81mg | 7.75mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 318mg | 629mg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 166mg | 351mg | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.504g | 18.759g | 43% |
| Manganese | 1.6mg | 2.46mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 0.693g | 6.957g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.486mg | 0.791mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.492mg | 0.79mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.762mg | 4.515mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.247mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.606mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 846mg | 468mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 57.82g | 23.45g | 11% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 573kcal | 9% |
| Protein | 22.39g | 17.73g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 10.8g | 11.8g | 4% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 47.02g | 11.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.85g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0% |
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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
54%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
348%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.264g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.