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Sesame vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sesame and gingerbread different?

  • Sesame has more copper, iron, calcium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and selenium than gingerbread.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for sesame is 432% higher.
  • Sesame contains 20 times more zinc than gingerbread. While sesame contains 7.75mg of zinc, gingerbread contains only 0.39mg.

Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +401.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1273.2%
Contains more IronIron +405.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1993.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1887.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1064.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111%
~equal in Potassium ~439mg

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
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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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +315.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
3
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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +354.6%
Contains more FatsFats +202.9%
Contains more OtherOther +78.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.8%
Contains more WaterWater +497%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +416.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Gingerbread DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.195mg 432%
Iron 14.55mg 2.88mg 146%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 4.216g 117%
Calcium 975mg 71mg 90%
Phosphorus 629mg 54mg 82%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.683mg 77%
Zinc 7.75mg 0.39mg 67%
Magnesium 351mg 70mg 67%
Fats 49.67g 16.4g 51%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.19mg 50%
Fiber 11.8g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.19mg 46%
Selenium 34.4µg 16.3µg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 7.124g 29%
Protein 17.73g 3.9g 28%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.738mg 17%
Folate 97µg 33µg 16%
Sodium 11mg 327mg 14%
Saturated fat 6.957g 4.122g 13%
Calories 573kcal 356kcal 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Carbs 23.45g 49.2g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.162mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.375mg 7%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Potassium 468mg 439mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 11.65g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
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 Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.