Sesame vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sesame and cod different?
- Sesame is richer in copper, iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and fiber, while cod is higher in vitamin B5.
- Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 3059% more than sesame.
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw types were used in this article.
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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 | +996.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5993.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3728.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14478.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1622.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +209.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16300% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +940.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +222.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +156% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +305900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +154.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +7313.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1386.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1631.8% |
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Protein
~17.81g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19856.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9325.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 153mg | 3059% |
| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.028mg | 450% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 0.38mg | 177% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 0.231g | 144% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 0.015mg | 106% |
| Calcium | 975mg | 16mg | 96% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 32mg | 76% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 0.67g | 75% |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 0.45mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 203mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.076mg | 60% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 0.094g | 47% |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 0g | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.245mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.91µg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 0.131g | 31% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 82kcal | 25% |
| Folate | 97µg | 7µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 2.063mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 43mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.065mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 0g | 8% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 65.2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 36IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 413mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 33.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 17.81g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 1.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0.527mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.826g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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.