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Sesame vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sesame and pea raw?

  • Sesame is higher in copper, iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6, yet pea raw is higher in vitamin C.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 434% more.
  • Sesame has 39 times more calcium than pea raw. While sesame has 975mg of calcium, pea raw has only 25mg.

We used Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Peas, green, raw types in this article.

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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
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 24% 7.5% 22% 55% 59% 34% 46% 0.65% 53% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +963.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.8%
Contains more IronIron +889.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2219.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +482.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1811.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%

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
6
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 133% 13% 2.6% 0% 67% 30% 39% 6.2% 39% 0% 62% 49% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +367.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
4
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
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +227.1%
Contains more FatsFats +12317.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.3%
Contains more OtherOther +412.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1581.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
2
15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.187 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53497.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11543.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Pea raw
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 Pea raw DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.176mg 434%
Iron 14.55mg 1.47mg 164%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.187g 144%
Calcium 975mg 25mg 95%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.41mg 89%
Fats 49.67g 0.4g 76%
Magnesium 351mg 33mg 76%
Phosphorus 629mg 108mg 74%
Zinc 7.75mg 1.24mg 59%
Selenium 34.4µg 1.8µg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.169mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.035g 47%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.266mg 44%
Vitamin C 0mg 40mg 44%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.071g 31%
Protein 17.73g 5.42g 25%
Calories 573kcal 81kcal 25%
Fiber 11.8g 5.7g 24%
Vitamin K 0µg 24.8µg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 2.09mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.132mg 9%
Folate 97µg 65µg 8%
Potassium 468mg 244mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Carbs 23.45g 14.45g 3%
Choline 25.6mg 28.4mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.13mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.104mg 1%
Net carbs 11.65g 8.75g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 5.67g N/A
Sodium 11mg 5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.203mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.323mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.317mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.2mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.235mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.107mg 0%
Fructose 0.39g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
31%
Pea raw

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 - 5.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.