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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 of 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% 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% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +455.6%
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 Opinion
Calories 371kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 25.56g 17.73g Papadum
Fats 3.25g 49.67g Sesame
Net carbs 41.27g 11.65g Papadum
Carbs 59.87g 23.45g Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Sesame
Magnesium 271mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 143mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 1000mg 468mg Papadum
Iron 7.8mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 0g 0.3g Papadum
Fiber 18.6g 11.8g Papadum
Copper 0.998mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 3.4mg 7.75mg Sesame
Phosphorus 385mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 1745mg 11mg Sesame
Vitamin A 50IU 9IU Papadum
Vitamin A 13µg 0µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 1.562mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 8.3µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.247mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.05mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.79mg Sesame
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Papadum
Folate 219µg 97µg Papadum
Choline 0.4mg 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 1.084g 6.957g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 21.773g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.886mg 0.736mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg 0.763mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg 1.358mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg 0.569mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 0.94mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg 0.99mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg 0.522mg Papadum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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.