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Sesame vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sesame and Seaweed different?

  • Sesame is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, while Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Sesame covers your daily need of Copper 439% more than Seaweed.
  • Sesame contains 395 times more Vitamin B6 than Seaweed. Sesame contains 0.79mg of Vitamin B6, while Seaweed contains 0.002mg.

Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Seaweed, kelp, raw 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
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Contains more Calcium +480.4%
Contains more Iron +410.5%
Contains more Magnesium +190.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1397.6%
Contains more Potassium +425.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +530.1%
Contains more Copper +3040%
Contains more Manganese +1130%
Contains more Selenium +4814.3%
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Calcium +480.4%
Contains more Iron +410.5%
Contains more Magnesium +190.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1397.6%
Contains more Potassium +425.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +530.1%
Contains more Copper +3040%
Contains more Manganese +1130%
Contains more Selenium +4814.3%

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
4
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1482%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +860.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39400%
Contains more Vitamin A +1188.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +248%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1184%
Contains more Folate +85.6%
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1482%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +860.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39400%
Contains more Vitamin A +1188.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +248%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1184%
Contains more Folate +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
3
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Contains more Protein +955.4%
Contains more Fats +8769.6%
Contains more Carbs +145%
Contains more Water +1639.4%
Contains more Other +48.2%
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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +955.4%
Contains more Fats +8769.6%
Contains more Carbs +145%
Contains more Water +1639.4%
Contains more Other +48.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19041.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46225.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19041.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46225.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Seaweed
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 8.27g Sesame
Protein 17.73g 1.68g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 0.56g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 9.57g Sesame
Calories 573kcal 43kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g 0.6g Sesame
Fiber 11.8g 1.3g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 168mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 2.85mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 121mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 42mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 89mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 233mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 1.23mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.13mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.2mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 0.7µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.05mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.15mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.47mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.002mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 0µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.048mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.055mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.076mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.083mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.082mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.025mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.043mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.072mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.024mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.247g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.098g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.047g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Seaweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Sesame
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.