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Sesame vs. Navy beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sesame and navy beans

  • Navy beans contain less copper, iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1 than sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 430% higher.
  • Navy beans contain 14 times less calcium than sesame. Sesame contains 975mg of calcium, while navy beans contain 69mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Beans, navy, 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.
Sesame
9
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 38% 21% 34% 89% 70% 28% 62% 0% 69% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +562.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1313%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +516.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1843.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +652.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +336.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +366.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1086.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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
5
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 3% 0% 0.2% 0% 59% 15% 12% 16% 32% 0% 1.5% 105% 24%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +472.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +432%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
3
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% 26% 64%
Protein: 8.23 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 26.05 g
Water: 63.81 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7911.3%
Contains more OtherOther +245.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1260.6%

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
13% 19% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.098 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.49 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13110.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4343.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Navy beans DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.21mg 430%
Iron 14.55mg 2.36mg 152%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.49g 142%
Calcium 975mg 69mg 91%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.527mg 84%
Fats 49.67g 0.62g 75%
Magnesium 351mg 53mg 71%
Phosphorus 629mg 144mg 69%
Zinc 7.75mg 1.03mg 61%
Selenium 34.4µg 2.9µg 57%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.138mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.142g 47%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.237mg 46%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.098g 31%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.649mg 24%
Calories 573kcal 140kcal 22%
Protein 17.73g 8.23g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.066mg 14%
Folate 97µg 140µg 11%
Starch 15.4g 6%
Fiber 11.8g 10.5g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.266mg 4%
Choline 25.6mg 44.7mg 3%
Potassium 468mg 389mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.01mg 2%
Carbs 23.45g 26.05g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 11.65g 15.55g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0.37g N/A
Sodium 11mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.387mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.7mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.52mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.111mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.471mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.504mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.206mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.177g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Navy beans
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
21%
Navy beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
43%
Navy beans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy beans
Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.859g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Navy beans
Navy beans is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Navy beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173746/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.