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Sesame vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sesame and Sesame?

    We used Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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
    Sesame
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    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%
    Sesame
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    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%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~351mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~975mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~468mg
    ~equal in Iron ~14.55mg
    ~equal in Copper ~4.082mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~7.75mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~629mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~11mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~2.46mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~34.4µg

    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
    Sesame
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    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%
    Sesame
    Sesame
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    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%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~9IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.25mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.791mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.247mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.515mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.05mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.79mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
    ~equal in Folate ~97µg
    ~equal in Choline ~25.6mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Sesame
    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
    Sesame
    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
    ~equal in Protein ~17.73g
    ~equal in Fats ~49.67g
    ~equal in Carbs ~23.45g
    ~equal in Water ~4.69g
    ~equal in Other ~4.46g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Sesame
    Sesame
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    15% 40% 46%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
    Sesame
    Sesame
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    15% 40% 46%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~6.957g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~18.759g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~21.773g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Sesame Sesame Opinion
    Calories 573kcal 573kcal
    Protein 17.73g 17.73g
    Fats 49.67g 49.67g
    Net carbs 11.65g 11.65g
    Carbs 23.45g 23.45g
    Magnesium 351mg 351mg
    Calcium 975mg 975mg
    Potassium 468mg 468mg
    Iron 14.55mg 14.55mg
    Sugar 0.3g 0.3g
    Fiber 11.8g 11.8g
    Copper 4.082mg 4.082mg
    Zinc 7.75mg 7.75mg
    Phosphorus 629mg 629mg
    Sodium 11mg 11mg
    Vitamin A 9IU 9IU
    Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.25mg
    Manganese 2.46mg 2.46mg
    Selenium 34.4µg 34.4µg
    Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.791mg
    Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.247mg
    Vitamin B3 4.515mg 4.515mg
    Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.05mg
    Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.79mg
    Folate 97µg 97µg
    Choline 25.6mg 25.6mg
    Saturated Fat 6.957g 6.957g
    Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 18.759g
    Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 21.773g
    Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.388mg
    Threonine 0.736mg 0.736mg
    Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.763mg
    Leucine 1.358mg 1.358mg
    Lysine 0.569mg 0.569mg
    Methionine 0.586mg 0.586mg
    Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.94mg
    Valine 0.99mg 0.99mg
    Histidine 0.522mg 0.522mg

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Sesame Sesame
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    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%
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    47%
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    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    348%
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    348%
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    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.3 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (6.957 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
    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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.