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Sesame vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sesame and prunes

  • Sesame has more copper, iron, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B1; however, prunes have more vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for sesame is 422% higher.
  • Prunes have 115 times less selenium than sesame. Sesame has 34.4µg of selenium, while prunes have 0.3µg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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%
Prunes
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 13% 65% 35% 94% 12% 30% 0.26% 39% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +756.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2167.4%
Contains more IronIron +1464.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1352.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1661.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +811.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +722.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%

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.
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% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Prunes
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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 2% 13% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1451%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +285.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2325%
Contains more CholineCholine +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +744%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Prunes
2
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +713.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12971.1%
Contains more OtherOther +68.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.4%
Contains more WaterWater +559.3%

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
Prunes
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43% 26% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35294.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35017.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Prunes
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 Prunes DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.281mg 422%
Iron 14.55mg 0.93mg 170%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.062g 145%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.299mg 94%
Calcium 975mg 43mg 93%
Phosphorus 629mg 69mg 80%
Fats 49.67g 0.38g 76%
Magnesium 351mg 41mg 74%
Zinc 7.75mg 0.44mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.051mg 62%
Selenium 34.4µg 0.3µg 62%
Vitamin K 0µg 59.5µg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.053g 47%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.205mg 45%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.088g 31%
Protein 17.73g 2.18g 31%
Folate 97µg 4µg 23%
Fiber 11.8g 7.1g 19%
Calories 573kcal 240kcal 17%
Fructose 12.45g 16%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.882mg 16%
Carbs 23.45g 63.88g 13%
Potassium 468mg 732mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.422mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.186mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 39µg 4%
Choline 25.6mg 10.1mg 3%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.43mg 1%
Net carbs 11.65g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 38.13g N/A
Sodium 11mg 2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Prunes
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
26%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
32%
Prunes

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 - 37.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.869g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.