Sesame vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between sesame and oats
- Sesame has more copper, iron, calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B3, while oats have more manganese and vitamin B5.
- Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 384% higher.
- Oats contain 18 times less calcium than sesame. Sesame contains 975mg of calcium, while oats contain 54mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in oats is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Oats.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +98.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1705.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +552.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +99.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +369.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +563.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +73.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2598% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +619.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +182.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.3% |
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Protein
~16.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +761.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +758.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.626mg | 384% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 2.535g | 128% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 4.72mg | 123% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 4.916mg | 107% |
| Calcium | 975mg | 54mg | 92% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 6.9g | 66% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 63% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.119mg | 52% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 177mg | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 2.178g | 41% |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 3.97mg | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 1.217g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1.349mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 0.961mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 523mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 66.27g | 14% |
| Folate | 97µg | 56µg | 10% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 389kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.139mg | 8% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 10.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.763mg | 2% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 16.89g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 468mg | 429mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 55.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0.694mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 1.284mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)