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Papadum vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between papadum and sesame

  • The amount of copper, iron, calcium, selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, manganese, vitamin B6, and phosphorus in sesame is higher than in papadum.
  • Sesame covers your daily need for copper, 343% more than papadum.
  • Papadum contains 159 times more sodium than sesame. While papadum contains 1745mg of sodium, sesame contains only 11mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Papad 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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
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 PotassiumPotassium +113.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +581.8%
Contains more IronIron +86.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +309%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.5%

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% 4.3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
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% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1734%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +6300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.247mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 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 +44.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +155.3%
Contains more OtherOther +75.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1428.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 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 -84.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3426.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1796.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Sesame DV% diff.
Copper 0.998mg 4.082mg 343%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 21.773g 138%
Iron 7.8mg 14.55mg 84%
Calcium 143mg 975mg 83%
Sodium 1745mg 11mg 75%
Fats 3.25g 49.67g 71%
Selenium 8.3µg 34.4µg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 0.532g 18.759g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.791mg 43%
Zinc 3.4mg 7.75mg 40%
Manganese 1.562mg 2.46mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.79mg 39%
Phosphorus 385mg 629mg 35%
Folate 219µg 97µg 31%
Fiber 18.6g 11.8g 27%
Saturated fat 1.084g 6.957g 27%
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 4.515mg 19%
Magnesium 271mg 351mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.05mg 17%
Potassium 1000mg 468mg 16%
Protein 25.56g 17.73g 16%
Carbs 59.87g 23.45g 12%
Calories 371kcal 573kcal 10%
Choline 0.4mg 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.247mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.25mg 1%
Vitamin A 13µg 0µg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 41.27g 11.65g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 0.886mg 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.303mg 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 1.695mg 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.372mg 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 0.94mg 0%
Valine 1.434mg 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.715mg 0.522mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Papadum 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
34%
Papadum
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 1734mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.