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Sesame vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sesame and salmon raw different?

  • Sesame is higher in copper, iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B1; however, salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for sesame is 426% higher.

Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw are the varieties 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.
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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1110.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8025%
Contains more IronIron +1718.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1532.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1110.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15275%
~equal in Potassium ~490mg
~equal in Selenium ~36.5µg

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
4
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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +288%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3228%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.818mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
2
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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +683.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1360.6%
Contains more OtherOther +19.3%

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +792%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +757.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Salmon raw DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.25mg 426%
Iron 14.55mg 0.8mg 172%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg 133%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 2.539g 128%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.016mg 106%
Calcium 975mg 12mg 96%
Magnesium 351mg 29mg 77%
Fats 49.67g 6.34g 67%
Zinc 7.75mg 0.64mg 65%
Phosphorus 629mg 200mg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.226mg 47%
Fiber 11.8g 0g 47%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 2.103g 42%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1.664mg 32%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.981g 27%
Calories 573kcal 142kcal 22%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 7.86mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Folate 97µg 25µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.38mg 10%
Carbs 23.45g 0g 8%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Selenium 34.4µg 36.5µg 4%
Protein 17.73g 19.84g 4%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.818mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Sodium 11mg 44mg 1%
Potassium 468mg 490mg 1%
Net carbs 11.65g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame
Sesame is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.976g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.