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Sesame vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sesame and mayonnaise different?

  • Sesame is richer in copper, iron, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, while mayonnaise is higher in vitamin K.
  • Sesame covers your daily need for copper, 451% more than mayonnaise.
  • Sesame contains 351 times more manganese than mayonnaise. Sesame contains 2.46mg of manganese, while mayonnaise contains 0.007mg.

Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular types were used in this article.

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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
10
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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12087.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2240%
Contains more IronIron +6828.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +21384.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +5066.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2895.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35042.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1395.7%

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
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% 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 0% 5.3% 66% 3% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7810%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +9775%
Contains more FolateFolate +1840%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1212%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1746.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4014%
Contains more OtherOther +126.4%
Contains more FatsFats +50.7%
Contains more WaterWater +361.6%

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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Mayonnaise DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.019mg 451%
Iron 14.55mg 0.21mg 179%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 44.69g 153%
Vitamin K 0µg 163µg 136%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.007mg 107%
Calcium 975mg 8mg 97%
Phosphorus 629mg 21mg 87%
Magnesium 351mg 1mg 83%
Zinc 7.75mg 0.15mg 69%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.01mg 65%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.008mg 60%
Selenium 34.4µg 2.3µg 58%
Fiber 11.8g 0g 47%
Fats 49.67g 74.85g 39%
Protein 17.73g 0.96g 34%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0mg 28%
Sodium 11mg 635mg 27%
Folate 97µg 5µg 23%
Saturated fat 6.957g 11.703g 22%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 3.28mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.019mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg 14%
Potassium 468mg 20mg 13%
Carbs 23.45g 0.57g 8%
Calories 573kcal 680kcal 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 16.843g 5%
Choline 25.6mg 34.2mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.172mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 11.65g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0.57g N/A
Trans fat 0.187g N/A
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.095mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.072mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.035mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.057mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.026mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Mayonnaise
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
41%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.746g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.