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Sesame vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sesame and chestnut

  • Chestnut contains less copper, iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 than sesame.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for sesame is 401% higher.
  • Chestnut has 31 times less zinc than sesame. Sesame has 7.75mg of zinc, while chestnut has 0.25mg.
  • Chestnut is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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
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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2019.6%
Contains more IronIron +741%
Contains more CopperCopper +764.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +535.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +188.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.8%

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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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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +532%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +786.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3499.3%
Contains more OtherOther +528.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1353.1%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3841%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3895%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Chestnut
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 Chestnut DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.472mg 401%
Iron 14.55mg 1.73mg 160%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.545g 142%
Calcium 975mg 46mg 93%
Phosphorus 629mg 99mg 76%
Fats 49.67g 1.38g 74%
Magnesium 351mg 54mg 71%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.854mg 70%
Zinc 7.75mg 0.25mg 68%
Selenium 34.4µg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.148mg 54%
Fiber 11.8g 47%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.476g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.233mg 43%
Protein 17.73g 2g 31%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.26g 30%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.731mg 24%
Calories 573kcal 131kcal 22%
Folate 97µg 38µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.104mg 11%
Potassium 468mg 715mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.316mg 5%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Sodium 11mg 27mg 1%
Carbs 23.45g 27.76g 1%
Net carbs 11.65g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
50%
Chestnut

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 - 16mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.697g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Chestnut
Chestnut is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.