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Sesame vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sesame and hazelnut

  • Sesame has more copper, iron, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6, while hazelnut has more manganese and vitamin E.
  • Sesame covers your daily need for copper, 262% more than hazelnut.
  • Sesame contains 14 times more selenium than hazelnut. While sesame contains 34.4µg of selenium, hazelnut contains only 2.4µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts.

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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 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +755.3%
Contains more IronIron +209.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +216.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +151%

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 21% 0.33% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5912%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1736%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.1%
~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
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.4%
Contains more OtherOther +94.8%
Contains more FatsFats +22.3%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%

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
8% 79% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +174.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Hazelnut
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 Hazelnut DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 1.725mg 262%
Manganese 2.46mg 6.175mg 162%
Iron 14.55mg 4.7mg 123%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 15.03mg 99%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 7.92g 92%
Calcium 975mg 114mg 86%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 45.652g 67%
Selenium 34.4µg 2.4µg 58%
Zinc 7.75mg 2.45mg 48%
Phosphorus 629mg 290mg 48%
Magnesium 351mg 163mg 45%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.8mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.918mg 17%
Fats 49.67g 60.75g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.563mg 17%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.2µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.643mg 12%
Saturated fat 6.957g 4.464g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.113mg 10%
Fiber 11.8g 9.7g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg 7%
Potassium 468mg 680mg 6%
Protein 17.73g 14.95g 6%
Choline 25.6mg 45.6mg 4%
Folate 97µg 113µg 4%
Calories 573kcal 628kcal 3%
Carbs 23.45g 16.7g 2%
Net carbs 11.65g 7g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 4.34g N/A
Starch 0.48g 0%
Sodium 11mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.193mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.497mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.545mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 1.063mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.42mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.663mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.701mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.432mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Hazelnut
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
67%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
197%
Hazelnut

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 - 4.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.