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Mackerel vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mackerel and Sesame

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, while Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 500% more than Sesame.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sesame is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, salted 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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
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 SeleniumSelenium +113.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +485%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1377.3%
Contains more IronIron +939.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3982%
Contains more ZincZinc +604.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
~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 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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 +1644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +852%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +296.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3855%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +546.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Sesame
2
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 +816.8%
Contains more OtherOther +200.4%
Contains more FatsFats +97.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~17.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +125.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~6.957g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Sesame
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Sesame Opinion
Calories 305kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 18.5g 17.73g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 49.67g Sesame
Net carbs 0g 11.65g Sesame
Carbs 0g 23.45g Sesame
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Sesame
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 66mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 520mg 468mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 0g 0.3g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Copper 0.1mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 1.1mg 7.75mg Sesame
Phosphorus 254mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 4450mg 11mg Sesame
Vitamin A 157IU 9IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.25mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Manganese 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 73.4µg 34.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Sesame
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.79mg Sesame
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0µg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 97µg Sesame
Choline 101.6mg 25.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g 6.957g Sesame
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 21.773g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
200%
Mackerel
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 4439mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame
Sesame is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.