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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
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 less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1047.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.2%
Contains more IronIron +294.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +439.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +496.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +234.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +116%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1416%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +781.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 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 +213.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 718kcal 573kcal Macadamia
Protein 7.91g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 75.77g 49.67g Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Net carbs 5.22g 11.65g Sesame
Carbs 13.82g 23.45g Sesame
Magnesium 130mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 85mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 368mg 468mg Sesame
Iron 3.69mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 4.57g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 8.6g 11.8g Sesame
Copper 0.756mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 1.3mg 7.75mg Sesame
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 5mg 11mg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.25mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 2.46mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 34.4µg Sesame
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
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 12.061g 6.957g Sesame
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 18.759g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 21.773g 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
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Sesame
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Macadamia
47%
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.