Sesame vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sesame and maple sugar
- Sesame has more copper, iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and fiber, while maple sugar has more manganese.
- Sesame covers your daily need for copper, 443% more than maple sugar.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Sugars, maple.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1747.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +983.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +803.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4023.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20866.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +8688.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1119% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.73 g
Fats:
49.67 g
Carbs:
23.45 g
Water:
4.69 g
Other:
4.46 g
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17630% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24735% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +457.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +287.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.773 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29210.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21673% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.099mg | 443% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 1.61mg | 162% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 0.1g | 144% |
| Calcium | 975mg | 90mg | 89% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 3mg | 89% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 4.422mg | 85% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 19mg | 79% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 0.2g | 76% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.009mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 0.8µg | 61% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.003mg | 61% |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 0g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 0.064g | 47% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 0.1g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 0.036g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 0.04mg | 28% |
| Folate | 97µg | 0µg | 24% |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 90.9g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.013mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 6.06mg | 15% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 354kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 274mg | 6% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 2.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 90.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 84.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0% |
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.57g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)