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Sesame vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sesame and groat

  • Groat contains less copper, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, manganese, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus than sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 331% higher.
  • Groat contains 54 times less calcium than sesame. Sesame contains 975mg of calcium, while groat contains 18mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in groat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Buckwheat.

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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
8
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%
Groat
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5316.7%
Contains more IronIron +561.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +271.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +222.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
~equal in Potassium ~460mg

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
5
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%
Groat
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +683.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +223.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2366%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
Groat
2
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1360.9%
Contains more OtherOther +112.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.9%
Contains more WaterWater +107.9%

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
Groat
1
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1703.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1995.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Groat DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 1.1mg 331%
Iron 14.55mg 2.2mg 154%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 1.039g 138%
Calcium 975mg 18mg 96%
Fats 49.67g 3.4g 71%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.101mg 58%
Manganese 2.46mg 1.3mg 50%
Zinc 7.75mg 2.4mg 49%
Selenium 34.4µg 8.3µg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.21mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 1.04g 44%
Phosphorus 629mg 347mg 40%
Magnesium 351mg 231mg 29%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.741g 28%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1.233mg 24%
Folate 97µg 30µg 17%
Carbs 23.45g 71.5g 16%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 7.02mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.425mg 14%
Calories 573kcal 343kcal 12%
Protein 17.73g 13.25g 9%
Fiber 11.8g 10g 7%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Net carbs 11.65g 61.5g N/A
Potassium 468mg 460mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Sodium 11mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.192mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.506mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.498mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.672mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.172mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.678mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.309mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Groat
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
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.