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Salmon raw vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Salmon raw and Sesame different?

  • Salmon raw is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Sesame is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 426% higher.

Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried are the varieties used in this article.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1110.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8025%
Contains more IronIron +1718.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1532.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1110.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15275%
~equal in Potassium ~468mg
~equal in Selenium ~34.4µg

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% 2.4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 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 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3228%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +288%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.79mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 +11.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1360.6%
Contains more OtherOther +19.3%
Contains more FatsFats +683.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 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 -85.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +792%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +757.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Sesame Opinion
Calories 142kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 19.84g 17.73g Salmon raw
Fats 6.34g 49.67g Sesame
Net carbs 0g 11.65g Sesame
Carbs 0g 23.45g Sesame
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Sesame
Magnesium 29mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 12mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 490mg 468mg Salmon raw
Iron 0.8mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Salmon raw
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Copper 0.25mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 0.64mg 7.75mg Sesame
Phosphorus 200mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 44mg 11mg Sesame
Vitamin A 40IU 9IU Salmon raw
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Salmon raw
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 0.016mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 36.5µg 34.4µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.247mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 4.515mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.05mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.79mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg Salmon raw
Folate 25µg 97µg Sesame
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 0.981g 6.957g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 21.773g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.87mg 0.736mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.763mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.613mg 1.358mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.822mg 0.569mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg 0.586mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 1.022mg 0.99mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg 0.522mg Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw 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
77%
Salmon raw
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame
Sesame is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.976g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw 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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.