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Sesame vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sesame and mozzarella

  • Sesame has more copper, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, fiber, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, mozzarella is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Sesame covers your daily copper needs 451% more than mozzarella.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +392.6%
Contains more IronIron +5720%
Contains more CopperCopper +15018.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119.1%

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.
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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3855%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +887.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +977.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +190.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +656.5%
Contains more OtherOther +85.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.1%
Contains more WaterWater +964%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
3
15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +287.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4177.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Mozzarella DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.027mg 451%
Iron 14.55mg 0.25mg 179%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.509g 142%
Manganese 2.46mg 107%
Magnesium 351mg 26mg 77%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.02mg 64%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.08mg 55%
Fats 49.67g 17.1g 50%
Fiber 11.8g 0g 47%
Zinc 7.75mg 3.13mg 42%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 4.844g 35%
Selenium 34.4µg 15.7µg 34%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.12mg 27%
Calcium 975mg 731mg 24%
Folate 97µg 9µg 22%
Protein 17.73g 27.5g 20%
Saturated fat 6.957g 10.867g 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Calories 573kcal 280kcal 15%
Phosphorus 629mg 524mg 15%
Vitamin A 0µg 137µg 15%
Potassium 468mg 95mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.34mg 7%
Carbs 23.45g 3.1g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1%
Choline 25.6mg 18.4mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 11.65g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 1.23g N/A
Sodium 11mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.91g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.