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Sesame vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sesame and crab stick

  • Crab stick contains less copper, iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and fiber than sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 450% higher.
  • Crab stick contains 224 times less manganese than sesame. Sesame contains 2.46mg of manganese, while crab stick contains 0.011mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi.

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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 31% 3.9% 7.9% 15% 11% 9% 121% 69% 1.4% 122%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +716.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +420%
Contains more IronIron +3630.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +12656.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2248.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.3%

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
8
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% 0% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 18% 12% 0% 30% 71% 1% 0% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2536.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +628.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +507.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
4
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
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10697.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.3%
Contains more OtherOther +97.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1491.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
2
15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
34% 43% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.216 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.143 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6721.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15125.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Crab stick DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.032mg 450%
Iron 14.55mg 0.39mg 177%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.143g 144%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.011mg 106%
Calcium 975mg 13mg 96%
Fats 49.67g 0.46g 76%
Magnesium 351mg 43mg 73%
Zinc 7.75mg 0.33mg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.03mg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.13mg 51%
Phosphorus 629mg 282mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.275g 46%
Fiber 11.8g 0.5g 45%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.216g 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.62mg 24%
Calories 573kcal 95kcal 24%
Folate 97µg 0µg 24%
Sodium 11mg 529mg 23%
Selenium 34.4µg 22.3µg 22%
Protein 17.73g 7.62g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.08mg 13%
Potassium 468mg 90mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 20mg 7%
Carbs 23.45g 15g 3%
Choline 25.6mg 13mg 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.17mg 1%
Starch 3.5g 1%
Net carbs 11.65g 14.5g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 6.25g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.008g N/A
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.285mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.23mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.607mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.707mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.261mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.26mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.286mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Crab stick
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
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame
Sesame is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.741g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)

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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/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.