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Sesame vs. Cranberry beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sesame and Cranberry beans

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1 in Sesame is higher than in Cranberry beans.
  • Sesame covers your daily need of Copper 428% more than Cranberry beans.
  • Sesame contains 26 times more Selenium than Cranberry beans. While Sesame contains 34.4µg of Selenium, Cranberry beans contains only 1.3µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 Calcium +1850%
Contains more Iron +596.2%
Contains more Magnesium +602%
Contains more Phosphorus +365.9%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains more Zinc +579.8%
Contains more Copper +1667.1%
Contains more Manganese +564.9%
Contains more Selenium +2546.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 36% 58% 35% 1% 32% 77% 49% 8%
Contains more Calcium +1850%
Contains more Iron +596.2%
Contains more Magnesium +602%
Contains more Phosphorus +365.9%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains more Zinc +579.8%
Contains more Copper +1667.1%
Contains more Manganese +564.9%
Contains more Selenium +2546.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +776.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +875.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Folate +113.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 16% 10% 15% 19% 156% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +776.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +875.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Folate +113.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +89.8%
Contains more Fats +10697.8%
Contains more Other +309.2%
Contains more Water +1278.5%
Equal in Carbs - 24.46
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
9% 24% 65%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 24.46 g
Water: 64.65 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more Protein +89.8%
Contains more Fats +10697.8%
Contains more Other +309.2%
Contains more Water +1278.5%
Equal in Carbs - 24.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46797.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10841.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.199 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46797.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10841.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Cranberry beans
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 Cranberry beans Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 15.86g Cranberry beans
Protein 17.73g 9.34g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 0.46g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 24.46g Cranberry beans
Calories 573kcal 136kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Cranberry beans
Fiber 11.8g 8.6g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 50mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 2.09mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 50mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 135mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 387mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 1mg Cranberry beans
Zinc 7.75mg 1.14mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.231mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.37mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 1.3µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.21mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.069mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.24mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.081mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 207µg Cranberry beans
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.111mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.393mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.412mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.746mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.641mg Cranberry beans
Methionine 0.586mg 0.14mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.505mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.489mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.26mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.119g Cranberry beans
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.04g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.199g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Cranberry beans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Sesame
22%
Cranberry beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
38%
Cranberry beans

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?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.838g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Cranberry beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173736/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.