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Sesame vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sesame and Oysters

  • Sesame has more Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Oysters has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 729% more.
  • Sesame has 22 times more Vitamin B1 than Oysters. Sesame has 0.791mg of Vitamin B1, while Oysters has 0.036mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat.

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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
7
:
3
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Calcium +740.5%
Contains more Iron +58%
Contains more Magnesium +902.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.2%
Contains more Potassium +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Manganese +316.2%
Contains more Zinc +914.2%
Contains more Copper +39.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Calcium +740.5%
Contains more Iron +58%
Contains more Magnesium +902.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.2%
Contains more Potassium +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Manganese +316.2%
Contains more Zinc +914.2%
Contains more Copper +39.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.8%

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.
Sesame
Sesame
5
:
5
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2097.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1195.1%
Contains more Folate +592.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +794%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2097.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1195.1%
Contains more Folate +592.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +794%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
4
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +55.3%
Contains more Fats +1352.3%
Contains more Carbs +330.3%
Contains more Other +193.4%
Contains more Water +1567.2%
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
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +55.3%
Contains more Fats +1352.3%
Contains more Carbs +330.3%
Contains more Other +193.4%
Contains more Water +1567.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
2
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3607.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1961.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3607.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1961.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 5.45g Sesame
Protein 17.73g 11.42g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 3.42g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 5.45g Sesame
Calories 573kcal 102kcal Sesame
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 0.3g 1.23g Sesame
Fiber 11.8g 0g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 116mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 9.21mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 35mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 194mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 139mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 166mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 4.082mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 2.46mg 0.591mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 9IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.036mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.18mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.85mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.061mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 14µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.138mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.046mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.459mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.716mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.762mg Oysters
Methionine 0.586mg 0.257mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.413mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.523mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.22mg Sesame
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Sesame
Trans Fat 0.068g Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.506g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 1.056g Sesame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Oysters
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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.