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Coca-Cola vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Coca-Cola and Sesame

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6 in Sesame is higher than in Coca-Cola.
  • Sesame covers your daily need of Copper 453% more than Coca-Cola.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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.
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
1
:
9
Sesame
Sesame
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Calcium +48650%
Contains more Iron +13127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6190%
Contains more Potassium +23300%
Contains more Zinc +38650%
Contains more Copper +408100%
Contains more Manganese +122900%
Contains more Selenium +34300%
Coca-Cola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Calcium +48650%
Contains more Iron +13127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6190%
Contains more Potassium +23300%
Contains more Zinc +38650%
Contains more Copper +408100%
Contains more Manganese +122900%
Contains more Selenium +34300%

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.
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
0
:
8
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Coca-Cola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
1
:
4
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Water +1825.6%
Contains more Protein +25228.6%
Contains more Fats +248250%
Contains more Carbs +145.3%
Contains more Other +11050%
Coca-Cola
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
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
Contains more Water +1825.6%
Contains more Protein +25228.6%
Contains more Fats +248250%
Contains more Carbs +145.3%
Contains more Other +11050%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coca-Cola Sesame
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Coca-Cola Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 9.56g 11.65g Sesame
Protein 0.07g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 0.02g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 9.56g 23.45g Sesame
Calories 37kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 8.97g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 2mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 0.11mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 0mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 10mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 2mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 4mg 11mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 0.02mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.001mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 0.002mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 0.1µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0mg 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.05mg Sesame
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 0µg 97µg Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 0g 6.957g Coca-Cola
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 21.773g Sesame

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Coca-Cola Sesame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Coca-Cola
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
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 - 8.67g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.