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Sesame vs. Baker's yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sesame and baker's yeast?

  • Sesame is higher in copper, iron, manganese, calcium, and magnesium, yet baker's yeast is higher in folate, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 437% more.
  • Sesame has 51 times more calcium than baker's yeast. While sesame has 975mg of calcium, baker's yeast has only 19mg.

We used Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed 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.
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 29% 5.7% 53% 122% 49% 272% 144% 3.9% 26% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +777.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5031.6%
Contains more IronIron +347.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2658.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1130%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +324.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 470% 261% 231% 294% 99% 1.3% 0% 589% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +357.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +709.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +25%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2514.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.6%
Contains more OtherOther +71.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1371.2%

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
19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.243 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1691.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +544225%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Baker's yeast DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.148mg 437%
Folate 97µg 785µg 172%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.004g 145%
Iron 14.55mg 3.25mg 141%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.2mg 98%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 4.9mg 97%
Calcium 975mg 19mg 96%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 1.88mg 91%
Magnesium 351mg 40mg 74%
Fats 49.67g 1.9g 73%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 1.13mg 68%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 12.3mg 49%
Selenium 34.4µg 8.1µg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 1.047g 44%
Phosphorus 629mg 336mg 42%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.243g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.43mg 28%
Calories 573kcal 105kcal 23%
Zinc 7.75mg 9.97mg 20%
Protein 17.73g 8.4g 19%
Fiber 11.8g 8.1g 15%
Potassium 468mg 601mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0mg 2%
Carbs 23.45g 18.1g 2%
Sodium 11mg 30mg 1%
Choline 25.6mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 11.65g 10g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.435mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.476mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.668mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.407mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.512mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.217mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Baker's yeast
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
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
75%
Baker's yeast

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 - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.714g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/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.