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Sesame vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sesame and chickpeas

  • The amount of copper, iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B6 in sesame is higher than in chickpeas.
  • Sesame covers your daily copper needs 414% more than chickpeas.
  • Chickpeas have 20 times less calcium than sesame. Sesame has 975mg of calcium, while chickpeas have 49mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 34% 15% 26% 108% 117% 42% 72% 0.91% 134% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +631.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1889.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.8%
Contains more IronIron +403.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1059.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +406.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +829.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.4%

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 4.3% 0.33% 7% 0% 29% 15% 9.9% 17% 32% 0% 10% 129% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +581.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +758.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +468.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +472%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.2%
~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
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1817.8%
Contains more OtherOther +384.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1183.8%

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.269 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.156 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3117.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1783.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Chickpeas DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.352mg 414%
Iron 14.55mg 2.89mg 146%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 1.156g 137%
Calcium 975mg 49mg 93%
Fats 49.67g 2.59g 72%
Magnesium 351mg 48mg 72%
Phosphorus 629mg 168mg 66%
Manganese 2.46mg 1.03mg 62%
Zinc 7.75mg 1.53mg 57%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.116mg 56%
Selenium 34.4µg 3.7µg 56%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.139mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.583g 45%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.269g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.526mg 25%
Calories 573kcal 164kcal 20%
Folate 97µg 172µg 19%
Protein 17.73g 8.86g 18%
Fiber 11.8g 7.6g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.063mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.286mg 5%
Potassium 468mg 291mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4µg 3%
Choline 25.6mg 42.8mg 3%
Carbs 23.45g 27.42g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.35mg 1%
Net carbs 11.65g 19.82g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 4.8g N/A
Sodium 11mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.329mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.38mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.631mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.475mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.244mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Chickpeas
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
21%
Chickpeas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
57%
Chickpeas

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 - 4.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.688g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.