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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.
Contains more Calcium +509.4%
Contains more Iron +498.8%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +134.2%
Contains more Manganese +101.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Selenium +5472.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 376
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +509.4%
Contains more Iron +498.8%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +134.2%
Contains more Manganese +101.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.8%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Selenium +5472.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 376

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +605.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +682.2%
Contains more Folate +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +2160%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +605.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +682.2%
Contains more Folate +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +2160%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Carbs +99.7%
Contains more Water +37.1%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Contains more Fats +35.1%
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 Protein +23.8%
Contains more Carbs +99.7%
Contains more Water +37.1%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Contains more Fats +35.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.1%
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 11.65g 4.24g Sesame
Protein 17.73g 14.32g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 23.45g 11.74g Sesame
Calories 573kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 0.3g 2.33g Sesame
Fiber 11.8g 7.5g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 160mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 2.43mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 629mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 468mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 11mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 7.75mg 4.06mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 1.743mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 1.223mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.25mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 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
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
Saturated Fat 6.957g 16.134g Sesame
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Brazil nut
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%
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.