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Sesame vs. Navy bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sesame and navy bean raw different?

  • Sesame has more copper, iron, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B6 than navy bean raw.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for sesame is 414% higher.
  • Sesame contains 82 times more saturated fat than navy bean raw. While sesame contains 6.957g of saturated fat, navy bean raw contains only 0.085g.

Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Beans, navy, mature seeds, sprouted, raw are the varieties used 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.
Sesame
10
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 72% 4.5% 27% 72% 119% 24% 43% 1.7% 53% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +247.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.4%
Contains more IronIron +653.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1046.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +770.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +529%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +502.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5633.3%

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% 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 63% 0% 0% 0% 98% 50% 23% 50% 44% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1550%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
4
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
6% 13% 79%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 79.15 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.3%
Contains more FatsFats +6995.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.7%
Contains more OtherOther +369.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1587.6%

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
16% 10% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.085 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35975%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5249.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

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 bean raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Navy bean raw DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.356mg 414%
Iron 14.55mg 1.93mg 158%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.407g 142%
Calcium 975mg 15mg 96%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.408mg 89%
Phosphorus 629mg 100mg 76%
Fats 49.67g 0.7g 75%
Zinc 7.75mg 0.89mg 62%
Selenium 34.4µg 0.6µg 61%
Magnesium 351mg 101mg 60%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.052g 47%
Fiber 11.8g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.191mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.39mg 33%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.085g 31%
Calories 573kcal 67kcal 25%
Protein 17.73g 6.15g 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.22mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.825mg 16%
Folate 97µg 132µg 9%
Potassium 468mg 307mg 5%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Carbs 23.45g 13.05g 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.215mg 2%
Net carbs 11.65g 13.05g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Sodium 11mg 13mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.258mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.35mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.064mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.316mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.172mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Navy 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
33%
Navy bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
42%
Navy bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navy bean raw
Navy bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Navy bean raw
Navy bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.872g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navy bean raw
Navy bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Navy bean raw
Navy bean raw is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Navy bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169139/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.