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Sesame vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sesame and gratin?

  • Gratin has less copper, iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B6 than sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 436% higher.
  • Sesame has 23 times more iron than gratin. Sesame has 14.55mg of iron, while gratin has 0.64mg.

We used Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter types in this comparison.

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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%
Gratin
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1655%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +719.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +2173.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2451.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1023.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +456.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1428%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1174.1%

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
7
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%
Gratin
3
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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1135.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +354.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +354%
Contains more FolateFolate +781.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +674%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Gratin
1
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +250.4%
Contains more FatsFats +554.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.1%
Contains more OtherOther +114.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1477.8%

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
Gratin
1
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +772.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7788.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Gratin
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 Gratin DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.16mg 436%
Iron 14.55mg 0.64mg 174%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.276g 143%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.161mg 100%
Calcium 975mg 119mg 86%
Magnesium 351mg 20mg 79%
Phosphorus 629mg 113mg 74%
Fats 49.67g 7.59g 65%
Zinc 7.75mg 0.69mg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.064mg 61%
Selenium 34.4µg 2.7µg 58%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.174mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 2.149g 42%
Fiber 11.8g 1.8g 40%
Protein 17.73g 5.06g 25%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.993mg 22%
Folate 97µg 11µg 22%
Calories 573kcal 132kcal 22%
Sodium 11mg 433mg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.116mg 10%
Saturated fat 6.957g 4.733g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.387mg 7%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Carbs 23.45g 11.27g 4%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Potassium 468mg 396mg 2%
Net carbs 11.65g 9.47g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.151mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
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?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin 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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.