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Sesame vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sesame and allspice

  • Sesame has more copper, iron, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, allspice has more vitamin C and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for sesame is 392% higher.
  • Allspice has 13 times less selenium than sesame. Sesame has 34.4µg of selenium, while allspice has 2.7µg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Spices, allspice, ground.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.5%
Contains more IronIron +106.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +638.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +667.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +456.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1174.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.6%

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.
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%
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 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +683.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +169.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.1%
Contains more FatsFats +471.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207.5%
Contains more WaterWater +80.4%
~equal in Other ~4.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
46% 12% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2742.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +822.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Allspice DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.553mg 392%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 2.36g 129%
Iron 14.55mg 7.06mg 94%
Phosphorus 629mg 113mg 74%
Fats 49.67g 8.69g 63%
Zinc 7.75mg 1.01mg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.101mg 58%
Selenium 34.4µg 2.7µg 58%
Magnesium 351mg 135mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.66g 45%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.21mg 45%
Vitamin C 0mg 39.2mg 44%
Fiber 11.8g 21.6g 39%
Calcium 975mg 661mg 31%
Protein 17.73g 6.09g 23%
Manganese 2.46mg 2.943mg 21%
Saturated fat 6.957g 2.55g 20%
Potassium 468mg 1044mg 17%
Calories 573kcal 263kcal 16%
Carbs 23.45g 72.12g 16%
Folate 97µg 36µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.063mg 14%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 2.86mg 10%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Sodium 11mg 77mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 11.65g 50.52g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Allspice
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
47%
Sesame
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.407g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/nutrients
  2. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.