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Sesame vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sesame and Rosemary?

  • Sesame is richer in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, yet Rosemary is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 420% higher.
  • Sesame has 22 times more Vitamin B1 than Rosemary. Sesame has 0.791mg of Vitamin B1, while Rosemary has 0.036mg.

We used Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Rosemary, fresh types in this comparison.

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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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +207.6%
Contains more IronIron +118.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1256.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +853%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.7%

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
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% 0.54% 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 73% 175% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2097.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1508%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +435.6%
Contains more FatsFats +747.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.3%
Contains more OtherOther +89%
Contains more WaterWater +1345%

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
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1517.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2316.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Rosemary
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Rosemary Opinion
Calories 573kcal 131kcal Sesame
Protein 17.73g 3.31g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 5.86g Sesame
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg Rosemary
Net carbs 11.65g 6.6g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 20.7g Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 91mg Sesame
Calcium 975mg 317mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 668mg Rosemary
Iron 14.55mg 6.65mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Rosemary
Fiber 11.8g 14.1g Rosemary
Copper 4.082mg 0.301mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 0.93mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 66mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 26mg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 2924IU Rosemary
Vitamin A 0µg 146µg Rosemary
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.96mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.036mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.152mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.912mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.804mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.336mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 109µg Rosemary
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 2.838g Rosemary
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 1.16g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.901g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.051mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.136mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.136mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.249mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.143mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.047mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.169mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.165mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.066mg Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Rosemary
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
40%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.