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Sesame vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sesame and Rye

  • Rye has less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Sesame covers your daily Copper needs 413% more than Rye.
  • Rye contains 41 times less Calcium than Sesame. Sesame contains 975mg of Calcium, while Rye contains 24mg.
  • Rye has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Rye grain.

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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
7
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%
Rye
Rye
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +219.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3962.5%
Contains more IronIron +453.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1012.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
~equal in Potassium ~510mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.577mg

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
3
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%
Rye
Rye
5
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% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2812%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.251mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.27mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
3
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
Rye
Rye
2
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2947.2%
Contains more OtherOther +184.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +223.5%
Contains more WaterWater +126%

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
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8918.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2738.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Rye
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 Rye Opinion
Calories 573kcal 338kcal Sesame
Protein 17.73g 10.34g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 1.63g Sesame
Net carbs 11.65g 60.76g Rye
Carbs 23.45g 75.86g Rye
Magnesium 351mg 110mg Sesame
Calcium 975mg 24mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 510mg Rye
Iron 14.55mg 2.63mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g 0.98g Sesame
Fiber 11.8g 15.1g Rye
Copper 4.082mg 0.367mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 2.65mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 332mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 2mg Rye
Vitamin A 9IU 11IU Rye
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.85mg Rye
Manganese 2.46mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 34.4µg 13.9µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.316mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.251mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 4.27mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.294mg Sesame
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Rye
Folate 97µg 38µg Sesame
Choline 25.6mg 30.4mg Rye
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.197g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.208g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.767g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.108mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.289mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.208mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.563mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.286mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.153mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.435mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.317mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.189mg Sesame
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
98%
Rye

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 - 0.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.