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Sesame vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sesame and Castanea crenata

  • Castanea crenata has less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sesame covers your daily Copper needs 391% more than Castanea crenata.
  • Castanea crenata contains 89 times less Saturated Fat than Sesame. Sesame contains 6.957g of Saturated Fat, while Castanea crenata contains 0.078g.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, 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.
Contains more Calcium +3045.2%
Contains more Iron +903.4%
Contains more Magnesium +616.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.6%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +604.5%
Contains more Copper +626.3%
Contains more Manganese +54.6%
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 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3045.2%
Contains more Iron +903.4%
Contains more Magnesium +616.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.6%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +604.5%
Contains more Copper +626.3%
Contains more Manganese +54.6%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Folate +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +312%
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 3% 0% 0% 88% 86% 38% 29% 13% 66% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Folate +106.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +312%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +688%
Contains more Fats +9271.7%
Contains more Other +395.6%
Contains more Carbs +48.9%
Contains more Water +1209.4%
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
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +688%
Contains more Fats +9271.7%
Contains more Other +395.6%
Contains more Carbs +48.9%
Contains more Water +1209.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6647.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15677.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6647.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15677.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Castanea crenata
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 Castanea crenata Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Protein 17.73g 2.25g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 0.53g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Calories 573kcal 154kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Castanea crenata
Fiber 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 31mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 1.45mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 49mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 72mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 329mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 14mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 1.1mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.562mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 1.591mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 37IU Castanea crenata
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin C 0mg 26.3mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.344mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.163mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.5mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.206mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.283mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 47µg Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.032mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.09mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.111mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.139mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.147mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.054mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.088mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.134mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.056mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.078g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.278g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.138g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Castanea crenata
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
30%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
59%
Castanea crenata

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 - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.