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Sesame vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sesame and Muffin?

  • Sesame is richer than Muffin in Copper, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 447% more.
  • Sesame has 35 times more Magnesium than Muffin. While Sesame has 351mg of Magnesium, Muffin has only 10mg.

We used Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types 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
Sesame
10
:
0
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +2115.9%
Contains more Iron +1019.2%
Contains more Magnesium +3410%
Contains more Phosphorus +330.8%
Contains more Potassium +286.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +1994.6%
Contains more Copper +6703.3%
Contains more Manganese +447.9%
Contains more Selenium +319.5%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +2115.9%
Contains more Iron +1019.2%
Contains more Magnesium +3410%
Contains more Phosphorus +330.8%
Contains more Potassium +286.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +1994.6%
Contains more Copper +6703.3%
Contains more Manganese +447.9%
Contains more Selenium +319.5%

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
:
7
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1875%
Contains more Folate +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +552%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +840%
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1875%
Contains more Folate +102.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +552%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
3
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +294.9%
Contains more Fats +209.1%
Contains more Other +201.4%
Contains more Carbs +126%
Contains more Water +432.2%
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
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +294.9%
Contains more Fats +209.1%
Contains more Other +201.4%
Contains more Carbs +126%
Contains more Water +432.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
2
:
1
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +289%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +289%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 17.73g 4.49g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 16.07g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 53g Muffin
Calories 573kcal 375kcal Sesame
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0.3g 31.47g Sesame
Fiber 11.8g 1.1g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 44mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 1.3mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 10mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 146mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 121mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 336mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 0.37mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.06mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.449mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 8.2µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.168mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.163mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.418mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.04mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 48µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 0µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.066mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.181mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.224mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.421mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.199mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.115mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.277mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.257mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.128mg Sesame
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Sesame
Trans Fat 0.2g Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 4.822g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 8.103g Sesame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.