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Sesame vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sesame and Adzuki bean

  • Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Calcium, Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, however, Adzuki bean has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 332% higher.
  • Adzuki bean has 36 times less Saturated Fat than Sesame. Sesame has 6.957g of Saturated Fat, while Adzuki bean has 0.191g.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Beans, adzuki, 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
8
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 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1377.3%
Contains more IronIron +192.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1009.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%

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
6
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% 0.54% 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% 1% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2842%
Contains more FolateFolate +541.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
2
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
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +9271.7%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168.2%
Contains more WaterWater +186.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
2
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37418%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19168.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Adzuki bean
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 Adzuki bean Opinion
Calories 573kcal 329kcal Sesame
Protein 17.73g 19.87g Adzuki bean
Fats 49.67g 0.53g Sesame
Net carbs 11.65g 50.2g Adzuki bean
Carbs 23.45g 62.9g Adzuki bean
Magnesium 351mg 127mg Sesame
Calcium 975mg 66mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 1254mg Adzuki bean
Iron 14.55mg 4.98mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Adzuki bean
Fiber 11.8g 12.7g Adzuki bean
Copper 4.082mg 1.094mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 5.04mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 381mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 5mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 9IU 17IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 1.73mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 3.1µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.455mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.22mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 2.63mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1.471mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.351mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 622µg Adzuki bean
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.191g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.05g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.113g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.191mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.674mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.791mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 1.358mg 1.668mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 0.569mg 1.497mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.586mg 0.21mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 1.052mg Adzuki bean
Valine 0.99mg 1.023mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.522mg 0.524mg Adzuki bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Adzuki bean
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
65%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
132%
Adzuki bean

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?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.