Sesame vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between sesame and brunost
- Sesame has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, zinc, and calcium; however, brunost has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for copper for sesame is 445% higher.
- Brunost has 62 times less manganese than sesame. Sesame has 2.46mg of manganese, while brunost has 0.04mg.
- Sesame is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Cheese, gjetost.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +401.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +143.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2698.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5002.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +579.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6050% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +201.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +455.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1840% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +459.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +6602% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +68.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +186.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +138.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2221.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.08mg | 445% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 0.52mg | 175% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 0.938g | 139% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 0.04mg | 105% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.42µg | 101% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 1.382mg | 87% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 70mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 3.351mg | 66% |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 1.14mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 975mg | 400mg | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 19.16g | 55% |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 0g | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.271mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.315mg | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 334µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 14.5µg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 94mg | 31% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 29.51g | 31% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 1409mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 7.879g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 444mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 600mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 0.813mg | 23% |
| Folate | 97µg | 5µg | 23% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 9.65g | 16% |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 42.65g | 6% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 466kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 42.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0.765mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sesame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.203g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $1)