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Sesame vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sesame and bean raw

  • Sesame has more copper, iron, calcium, manganese, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, bean raw is higher in folate and potassium.
  • Sesame covers your daily copper needs 354% more than bean raw.
  • Bean raw contains 30 times less saturated fat than sesame. Sesame contains 6.957g of saturated fat, while bean raw contains 0.235g.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, 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.
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 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +99.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +762.8%
Contains more IronIron +187%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +239.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.6%
~equal in Sodium ~12mg

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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +441.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +158.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.713mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +3938.2%
Contains more OtherOther +28.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +141.6%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8091.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5249.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Bean raw DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.893mg 354%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.407g 142%
Iron 14.55mg 5.07mg 119%
Folate 97µg 525µg 107%
Calcium 975mg 113mg 86%
Fats 49.67g 1.23g 75%
Manganese 2.46mg 1.148mg 57%
Zinc 7.75mg 2.28mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.229g 46%
Magnesium 351mg 176mg 42%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.235g 31%
Phosphorus 629mg 411mg 31%
Potassium 468mg 1393mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.474mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.174mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.785mg 15%
Fiber 11.8g 15.5g 15%
Starch 34.17g 14%
Carbs 23.45g 62.55g 13%
Selenium 34.4µg 27.9µg 12%
Calories 573kcal 347kcal 11%
Choline 25.6mg 66.2mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.713mg 7%
Protein 17.73g 21.42g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.6µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.212mg 3%
Net carbs 11.65g 47.05g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 2.11g N/A
Sodium 11mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.237mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.81mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.871mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 1.558mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 1.356mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.259mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 1.095mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.556mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
67%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
131%
Bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.722g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.

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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.