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Macadamia vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Macadamia and Sesame

  • Macadamia has more Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 370% higher.
  • Sesame has 2 times less Manganese than Macadamia. Macadamia has 4.131mg of Manganese, while Sesame has 2.46mg.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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.
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Manganese +67.9%
Contains more Calcium +1047.1%
Contains more Iron +294.3%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Zinc +496.2%
Contains more Copper +439.9%
Contains more Selenium +855.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Manganese +67.9%
Contains more Calcium +1047.1%
Contains more Iron +294.3%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Zinc +496.2%
Contains more Copper +439.9%
Contains more Selenium +855.6%

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.
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Sesame
Contains more Vitamin E +116%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1416%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.3%
Contains more Folate +781.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
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 E +116%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1416%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.3%
Contains more Folate +781.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +52.5%
Contains more Protein +124.1%
Contains more Carbs +69.7%
Contains more Water +244.9%
Contains more Other +291.2%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
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 Fats +52.5%
Contains more Protein +124.1%
Contains more Carbs +69.7%
Contains more Water +244.9%
Contains more Other +291.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1349.6%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1349.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 11.65g Sesame
Protein 7.91g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 75.77g 49.67g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 23.45g Sesame
Calories 718kcal 573kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 8.6g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 85mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 3.69mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 130mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 188mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 368mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 5mg 11mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.756mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 4.131mg 2.46mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.25mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.791mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.05mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 11µg 97µg Sesame
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.37mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 0.602mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.018mg 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.023mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.363mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.195mg 0.522mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 12.061g 6.957g Sesame
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 18.759g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 21.773g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.104g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.