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Sesame vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sesame and italian sausage raw different?

  • Sesame is higher in copper, iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, italian sausage raw is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for sesame is 445% higher.

Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Sausage, Italian, pork, 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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2407.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85%
Contains more IronIron +1133.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +5002.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +333%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4141.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.7%

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%
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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1112.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.4%
Contains more FatsFats +58.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3507.7%
Contains more OtherOther +65.8%
Contains more WaterWater +989.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
3
15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +440.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.08mg 445%
Iron 14.55mg 1.18mg 167%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 4.03g 118%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.058mg 104%
Calcium 975mg 18mg 96%
Magnesium 351mg 14mg 80%
Phosphorus 629mg 142mg 70%
Zinc 7.75mg 1.79mg 54%
Fiber 11.8g 0g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.3mg 38%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Sodium 11mg 731mg 31%
Fats 49.67g 31.33g 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Folate 97µg 8µg 22%
Saturated fat 6.957g 11.27g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.568mg 19%
Selenium 34.4µg 24.8µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 14.34g 11%
Calories 573kcal 346kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.51mg 9%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 3.25mg 8%
Carbs 23.45g 0.65g 8%
Protein 17.73g 14.25g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.168mg 6%
Potassium 468mg 253mg 6%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Net carbs 11.65g 0.65g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Italian sausage 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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.313g)
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?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.