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Pasta vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pasta and Sesame?

  • Sesame is richer than Pasta in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 443% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pasta is lower.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried types in this article.

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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.
Pasta
Pasta
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Sesame
Sesame
9
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 -45.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1850%
Contains more IronIron +1176.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4289.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1283.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +898.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +998.2%

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.
Pasta
Pasta
3
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% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Sesame
Sesame
7
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 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +266%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +278.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +355.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2223.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Sesame
Sesame
3
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 WaterWater +1361.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +244.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4630.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1338.7%
~equal in Carbs ~23.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Sesame
Sesame
2
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 -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15028.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4975.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Sesame Opinion
Calories 131kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 5.15g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 1.05g 49.67g Sesame
Net carbs 24.93g 11.65g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 23.45g Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Sesame
Magnesium 18mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 6mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 24mg 468mg Sesame
Iron 1.14mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Pasta
Fiber 11.8g Sesame
Copper 0.093mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 0.56mg 7.75mg Sesame
Phosphorus 63mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 6mg 11mg Pasta
Vitamin A 20IU 9IU Pasta
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 0.224mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.05mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.79mg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Folate 64µg 97µg Sesame
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 0.15g 6.957g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 21.773g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.134mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 0.348mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.097mg 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.079mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.217mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.103mg 0.522mg Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
15%
Pasta
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.807g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.