Sesame vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sesame and pecan
- Sesame has more copper, iron, calcium, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, pecan is higher in manganese.
- Sesame covers your daily copper needs 320% more than pecan.
- Pecan contains 14 times less calcium than sesame. Sesame contains 975mg of calcium, while pecan contains 70mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Nuts, pecans.
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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 | +190.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1292.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +475.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +240.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +805.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +286.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +276.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +340.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1626% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +201.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +117.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~21.614g
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 | 1.2mg | 320% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 2.53mg | 150% |
| Calcium | 975mg | 70mg | 91% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 4.5mg | 89% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 3.8µg | 56% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 40.801g | 55% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 121mg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 277mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.21mg | 45% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 71.97g | 34% |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 4.53mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 1.167mg | 21% |
| Folate | 97µg | 22µg | 19% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 9.17g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.863mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.66mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 9.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 1.4mg | 8% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 691kcal | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 6.18g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.5µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 13.86g | 3% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 40.5mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 410mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 21.614g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan 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.