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Sesame vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sesame and mustard Greens

  • Sesame has more copper, iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and selenium; however, mustard Greens has more vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for mustard Greens is 494% higher.
  • Mustard Greens has 57 times less selenium than sesame. Sesame has 34.4µg of selenium, while mustard Greens has 0.6µg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
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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 9.3% 35% 14% 33% 49% 6% 18% 1.2% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +726.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.9%
Contains more IronIron +1572.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2695.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3422.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1397.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5633.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.2%

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
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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 84% 206% 36% 0% 10% 15% 8.1% 7.2% 23% 0% 1482% 6.8% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1829.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +942.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +706.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +977.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +6300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +612%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
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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
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +592.6%
Contains more FatsFats +10468.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +420%
Contains more OtherOther +555.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1856.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.046 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16953.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47232.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Mustard Greens DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 592.7µg 494%
Copper 4.082mg 0.146mg 437%
Iron 14.55mg 0.87mg 171%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.046g 145%
Manganese 2.46mg 107%
Calcium 975mg 118mg 86%
Phosphorus 629mg 42mg 84%
Magnesium 351mg 13mg 80%
Fats 49.67g 0.47g 76%
Vitamin A 0µg 618µg 69%
Zinc 7.75mg 0.22mg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.041mg 63%
Selenium 34.4µg 0.6µg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.098mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.11g 47%
Fiber 11.8g 2g 39%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.012g 32%
Protein 17.73g 2.56g 30%
Vitamin C 0mg 25.3mg 28%
Calories 573kcal 26kcal 27%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.433mg 26%
Folate 97µg 9µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.063mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.78mg 10%
Potassium 468mg 162mg 9%
Carbs 23.45g 4.51g 6%
Choline 25.6mg 0.4mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 11.65g 2.51g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 1.41g N/A
Sodium 11mg 9mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Mustard Greens
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Sesame
144%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.945g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.