Sesame vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sesame and arrowroot
- Sesame has more copper, iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B1; however, arrowroot is richer in folate.
- Sesame covers your daily copper needs 440% more than arrowroot.
- Arrowroot has 163 times less calcium than sesame. Sesame has 975mg of calcium, while arrowroot has 6mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Arrowroot, raw.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1304% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +555.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3273.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1130.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +541.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1313.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4814.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +453.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +318.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +197% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +484% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +248.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +318.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24735% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1621.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +468875% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23566.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.121mg | 440% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 2.22mg | 154% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 0.092g | 145% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 0.174mg | 99% |
| Calcium | 975mg | 6mg | 97% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 25mg | 78% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 0.2g | 76% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 98mg | 76% |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 0.63mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 0.7µg | 61% |
| Folate | 97µg | 338µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.143mg | 54% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 0.004g | 47% |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 1.3g | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.266mg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 0.039g | 31% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 4.24g | 27% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 65kcal | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 1.693mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.059mg | 14% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.292mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 13.39g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Potassium | 468mg | 454mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| 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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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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.918g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.