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Sesame vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sesame and buckwheat

  • The amount of copper, iron, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B6 in sesame is higher than in buckwheat.
  • Sesame covers your daily need for copper, 437% more than buckwheat.
  • Sesame contains 139 times more calcium than buckwheat. While sesame contains 975mg of calcium, buckwheat contains only 7mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.

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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 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +588.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13828.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +431.8%
Contains more IronIron +1718.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2695.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1170.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +798.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +510.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1463.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%

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
7
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 0% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1877.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +380.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +926%
Contains more FolateFolate +592.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +618%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +424.6%
Contains more FatsFats +7911.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.6%
Contains more OtherOther +937.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1512.6%

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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9878.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11481.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Buckwheat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Buckwheat DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.146mg 437%
Iron 14.55mg 0.8mg 172%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.188g 144%
Calcium 975mg 7mg 97%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.403mg 89%
Phosphorus 629mg 70mg 80%
Fats 49.67g 0.62g 75%
Magnesium 351mg 51mg 71%
Zinc 7.75mg 0.61mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.04mg 63%
Selenium 34.4µg 2.2µg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.077mg 55%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.188g 46%
Fiber 11.8g 2.7g 36%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.134g 31%
Protein 17.73g 3.38g 29%
Calories 573kcal 92kcal 24%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.94mg 22%
Folate 97µg 14µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.039mg 16%
Potassium 468mg 88mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.359mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.09mg 1%
Choline 25.6mg 20.1mg 1%
Carbs 23.45g 19.94g 1%
Net carbs 11.65g 17.24g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0.9g N/A
Sodium 11mg 4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.079mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
24%
Buckwheat

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 - 0.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat 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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.