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Sesame vs. Rambutan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sesame and rambutan

  • Rambutan contains less copper, iron, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and fiber than sesame.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for sesame is 446% higher.
  • Rambutan has 97 times less zinc than sesame. Sesame has 7.75mg of zinc, while rambutan has 0.08mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Rambutan, canned, syrup pack.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 6.6% 3.7% 13% 22% 2.2% 3.9% 1.4% 45% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4914.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4331.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1014.3%
Contains more IronIron +4057.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +6084.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +9587.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6888.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +617.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~11mg

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%
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 16% 0% 0% 0% 3.3% 5.1% 25% 1.1% 4.6% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5984.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1022.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3850%
Contains more FolateFolate +1112.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2627.7%
Contains more FatsFats +23552.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1839.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1564%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Rambutan DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.066mg 446%
Iron 14.55mg 0.35mg 178%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 145%
Calcium 975mg 22mg 95%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.343mg 92%
Phosphorus 629mg 9mg 89%
Magnesium 351mg 7mg 82%
Fats 49.67g 0.21g 76%
Zinc 7.75mg 0.08mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.013mg 65%
Selenium 34.4µg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.02mg 59%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 47%
Fiber 11.8g 0.9g 44%
Protein 17.73g 0.65g 34%
Saturated fat 6.957g 32%
Calories 573kcal 82kcal 25%
Folate 97µg 8µg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.352mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.022mg 17%
Potassium 468mg 42mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg 5%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Carbs 23.45g 20.87g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.018mg 1%
Net carbs 11.65g 19.97g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Sodium 11mg 11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Rambutan
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
5%
Rambutan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
10%
Rambutan

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.