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Sesame vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sesame and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Selenium than Sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 438% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 51 times less Calcium than Sesame. Sesame contains 975mg of Calcium, while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 19mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sesame is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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.
Contains more Calcium +5031.6%
Contains more Iron +161.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1426.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains more Potassium +207.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +1023.2%
Contains more Copper +2836.7%
Contains more Manganese +258.6%
Contains more Selenium +234%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +5031.6%
Contains more Iron +161.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1426.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains more Potassium +207.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +1023.2%
Contains more Copper +2836.7%
Contains more Manganese +258.6%
Contains more Selenium +234%

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
:
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +818.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +972%
Contains more Folate +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +818.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +972%
Contains more Folate +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.4%
Contains more Fats +474.9%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Carbs +215.8%
Equal in Water - 5.05
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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +87.4%
Contains more Fats +474.9%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Carbs +215.8%
Equal in Water - 5.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +844.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +844.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 17.73g 9.46g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 8.64g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 573kcal 418kcal Sesame
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 0.3g 1.29g Sesame
Fiber 11.8g 2.8g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 19mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 5.57mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 23mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 102mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 152mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 941mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 0.69mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.139mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.686mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 10.3µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 2IU Sesame
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.702mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.086mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 0µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.116mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.268mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.333mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.652mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.172mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.147mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.45mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.399mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.197mg Sesame
Trans Fat 0.167g Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 1.986g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 4.835g Sesame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
50%
Sesame
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 930mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.