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True morels vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between True morels and Sesame

  • The amount of Copper, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Fiber in Sesame is higher than in True morels.
  • Sesame covers your daily need of Copper 384% more than True morels.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, morel, raw 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.
True morels
True morels
0
:
10
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Calcium +2167.4%
Contains more Iron +19.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1747.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Zinc +281.8%
Contains more Copper +553.1%
Contains more Manganese +319.1%
Contains more Selenium +1463.6%
True morels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Calcium +2167.4%
Contains more Iron +19.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1747.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Zinc +281.8%
Contains more Copper +553.1%
Contains more Manganese +319.1%
Contains more Selenium +1463.6%

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.
True morels
True morels
2
:
10
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +780%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1046.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +480.9%
Contains more Folate +977.8%
True morels
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% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +780%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1046.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +480.9%
Contains more Folate +977.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
True morels
True morels
1
:
4
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Water +1810.7%
Contains more Protein +468.3%
Contains more Fats +8614%
Contains more Carbs +359.8%
Contains more Other +178.8%
True morels
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 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 +1810.7%
Contains more Protein +468.3%
Contains more Fats +8614%
Contains more Carbs +359.8%
Contains more Other +178.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
True morels
True morels
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:
2
Sesame
Sesame
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35975%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4928.4%
True morels
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35975%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4928.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient True morels Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 2.3g 11.65g Sesame
Protein 3.12g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 0.57g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 5.1g 23.45g Sesame
Calories 31kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.6g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 2.8g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 43mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 12.18mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 19mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 194mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 411mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 21mg 11mg Sesame
Zinc 2.03mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.625mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 0.587mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 2.2µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin D 206IU 0IU True morels
Vitamin D 5.1µg 0µg True morels
Vitamin B1 0.069mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 2.252mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.05mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.136mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 9µg 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 0.065g 6.957g True morels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 21.773g Sesame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

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is better in case of low diet
True morels 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
27%
True morels
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
True morels
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.892g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
True morels
True morels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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

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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.