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Sesame vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sesame and arborio rice?

  • Arborio rice has less copper, iron, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and selenium than sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 446% higher.
  • Sesame has 975 times more calcium than arborio rice. Sesame has 975mg of calcium, while arborio rice has 1mg.

We used Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4287.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1700%
Contains more IronIron +896.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +5569.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1837.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1806.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +589.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +358.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +382.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1443.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1239%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +694%
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~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
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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
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +651.3%
Contains more FatsFats +26042.1%
Contains more OtherOther +2247.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1361.2%

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
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32243.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43446%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Arborio rice
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Arborio rice DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.072mg 446%
Iron 14.55mg 1.46mg 164%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.05g 145%
Calcium 975mg 1mg 97%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.357mg 91%
Phosphorus 629mg 33mg 85%
Magnesium 351mg 8mg 82%
Fats 49.67g 0.19g 76%
Zinc 7.75mg 0.4mg 67%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.059mg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.164mg 52%
Selenium 34.4µg 7.5µg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.058g 47%
Fiber 11.8g 47%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.051g 31%
Protein 17.73g 2.36g 31%
Calories 573kcal 130kcal 22%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.493mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.016mg 18%
Potassium 468mg 26mg 13%
Folate 97µg 59µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.397mg 7%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Carbs 23.45g 28.73g 2%
Net carbs 11.65g 28.73g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Sodium 11mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Arborio rice
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
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.