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Sesame vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sesame and Lamb

  • Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Sesame covers your daily Copper needs 440% more than Lamb.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
Sesame
10
:
0
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +5635.3%
Contains more Iron +673.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1426.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.6%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +73.8%
Contains more Copper +3330.3%
Contains more Manganese +11081.8%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +5635.3%
Contains more Iron +673.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1426.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.6%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +73.8%
Contains more Copper +3330.3%
Contains more Manganese +11081.8%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%

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
Sesame
5
:
6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +691%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +507.7%
Contains more Folate +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Sesame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +691%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +507.7%
Contains more Folate +438.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +137.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +443.9%
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Water +1045.4%
Sesame
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +137.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +443.9%
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Water +1045.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
3
:
0
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1341.9%
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1341.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 0g Sesame
Protein 17.73g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 49.67g 20.94g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 0g Sesame
Calories 573kcal 294kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g 0g Lamb
Fiber 11.8g 0g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 17mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 1.88mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 23mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 188mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 310mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 72mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 4.46mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.119mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.022mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 26.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.14mg Sesame
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.1mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.13mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 18µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.287mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.763mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.358mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.569mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.586mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.99mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.522mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 8.83g Sesame
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 8.82g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 1.51g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Sesame
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.873g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.