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Sesame vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sesame and Macadamia

  • Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Macadamia has more Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 370% higher.
  • Macadamia has 11 times less Calcium than Sesame. Sesame has 975mg of Calcium, while Macadamia has 85mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1047.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.2%
Contains more IronIron +294.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +439.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +496.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +234.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +855.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.9%

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% 0.54% 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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +781.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +116%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1416%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.7%
Contains more WaterWater +244.9%
Contains more OtherOther +291.2%
Contains more FatsFats +52.5%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1349.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +213.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Macadamia
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Macadamia Opinion
Calories 573kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Protein 17.73g 7.91g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 75.77g Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Net carbs 11.65g 5.22g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 13.82g Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 130mg Sesame
Calcium 975mg 85mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 368mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 3.69mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g 4.57g Sesame
Fiber 11.8g 8.6g Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.756mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 1.3mg Sesame
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 629mg 188mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 5mg Macadamia
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Manganese 2.46mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 34.4µg 3.6µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.162mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 2.473mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.275mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 11µg Sesame
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 12.061g Sesame
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 1.502g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.067mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.37mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.314mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.602mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.018mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.023mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.665mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.363mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.195mg Sesame
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.104g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.