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Sesame vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sesame and Brazil nut

  • Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while Brazil nut has more Selenium, and Vitamin E.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3423% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 15 times less Vitamin B3 than Sesame. Sesame contains 4.515mg of Vitamin B3, while Brazil nut contains 0.295mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sesame is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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
5
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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +509.4%
Contains more IronIron +498.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5472.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~376mg

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
6
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% 0.54% 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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +605.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +682.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2160%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +268%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.7%
Contains more WaterWater +37.1%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
Contains more FatsFats +35.1%

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
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 573kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 17.73g 14.32g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 11.65g 4.24g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 11.74g Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 975mg 160mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 659mg Brazil nut
Iron 14.55mg 2.43mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g 2.33g Sesame
Fiber 11.8g 7.5g Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 1.743mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 4.06mg Sesame
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 629mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 11mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.25mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 2.46mg 1.223mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.617mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.035mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.295mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.101mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 22µg Sesame
Choline 25.6mg 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 6.957g 16.134g Sesame
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.135mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.365mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.518mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 1.19mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.49mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.639mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.76mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.409mg Sesame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.177g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.