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Sesame vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sesame and English muffin

  • English muffin has less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 439% more.
  • Sesame has 19 times more Calcium than English muffin. Sesame has 975mg of Calcium, while English muffin has 52mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 Calcium +1775%
Contains more Iron +1534.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1571.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.9%
Contains more Potassium +257.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +1007.1%
Contains more Copper +3064.3%
Contains more Manganese +589.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1775%
Contains more Iron +1534.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1571.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.9%
Contains more Potassium +257.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +1007.1%
Contains more Copper +3064.3%
Contains more Manganese +589.1%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1737.2%
Contains more Folate +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +792%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1737.2%
Contains more Folate +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +792%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +130.3%
Contains more Fats +2659.4%
Contains more Other +85.8%
Contains more Carbs +96.2%
Contains more Water +797.7%
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% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +130.3%
Contains more Fats +2659.4%
Contains more Other +85.8%
Contains more Carbs +96.2%
Contains more Water +797.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6111.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2351.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6111.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2351.9%
Contains less Saturated 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 English muffin
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 English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 17.73g 7.7g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 1.8g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 46g English muffin
Calories 573kcal 235kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g English muffin
Fiber 11.8g 2.7g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 52mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 0.89mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 21mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 133mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 131mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 464mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 0.7mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.129mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.357mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.181mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.154mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.566mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.043mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 37µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.092mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.242mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.315mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.553mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.241mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.139mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.379mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.353mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.17mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.302g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.888g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame English muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Sesame
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
30%
English muffin

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 - 453mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.