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Sesame vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sesame and Papadum

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus in Sesame is higher than in Papadum.
  • Sesame covers your daily need of Copper 343% more than Papadum.
  • Sesame contains 7 times more Calcium than Papadum. While Sesame contains 975mg of Calcium, Papadum contains only 143mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sesame is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Papad.

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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
9
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Contains more Calcium +581.8%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Magnesium +29.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +127.9%
Contains more Copper +309%
Contains more Manganese +57.5%
Contains more Selenium +314.5%
Contains more Potassium +113.7%
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 43% 293% 194% 166% 89% 228% 93% 333% 204% 46%
Contains more Calcium +581.8%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Magnesium +29.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +127.9%
Contains more Copper +309%
Contains more Manganese +57.5%
Contains more Selenium +314.5%
Contains more Potassium +113.7%

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
4
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Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1734%
Contains more Folate +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.258
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 3% 1% 0% 0% 70% 60% 28% 56% 66% 165% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1734%
Contains more Folate +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.258

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
2
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Contains more Fats +1428.3%
Contains more Water +34.4%
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Carbs +155.3%
Contains more Other +75.6%
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
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more Fats +1428.3%
Contains more Water +34.4%
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Carbs +155.3%
Contains more Other +75.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3426.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1796.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3426.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1796.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Papadum Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 41.27g Papadum
Protein 17.73g 25.56g Papadum
Fats 49.67g 3.25g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 59.87g Papadum
Calories 573kcal 371kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g 0g Papadum
Fiber 11.8g 18.6g Papadum
Calcium 975mg 143mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 7.8mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 271mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 385mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 1000mg Papadum
Sodium 11mg 1745mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 3.4mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.998mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 1.562mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 8.3µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 50IU Papadum
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.05mg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.277mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.258mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.472mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.917mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.285mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 219µg Papadum
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Papadum
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.266mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 0.763mg 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 1.358mg 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 0.569mg 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.586mg 0.372mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 0.99mg 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.522mg 0.715mg Papadum
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 1.084g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.532g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 1.148g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Papadum
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
37%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 1734mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.