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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.73 g
Fats:
49.67 g
Carbs:
23.45 g
Water:
4.69 g
Other:
4.46 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.773 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
151%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.714g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)