Sesame vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between sesame and dashi
- Sesame has more copper, iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and fiber; however, dashi has more vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for copper for sesame is 454% higher.
- Dashi has 86 times less zinc than sesame. Sesame has 7.75mg of zinc, while dashi has 0.09mg.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry.
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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 | +526.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +421.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1312.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +8511.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +278.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.6% |
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 | +691% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +690% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +361.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +188% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +347.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +257.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +103.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.7% |
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Protein
~16.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +249.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +385.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 4.082mg | 0mg | 454% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 1.03mg | 169% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 4.485g | 115% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 107% | |
| Calcium | 975mg | 187mg | 79% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 56mg | 70% |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 0.09mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 166mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.1mg | 58% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 66.9µg | 56% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 13.89g | 55% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.1mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 1067mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 0.2g | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 5.365g | 33% |
| Folate | 97µg | 21µg | 19% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 114.5mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 3.433g | 16% |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 64.88g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.43mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 2.46mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 27.6µg | 12% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 438kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 309mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.72mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 25µg | 3% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 16.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 64.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 14.47g | N/A |
| 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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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 1056mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dashi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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