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Sesame vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sesame and Shark raw different?

  • Sesame is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Fiber, while Shark raw is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Sesame covers your daily need of Copper 450% more than Shark raw.

Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Fish, shark, mixed species, 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
Sesame
9
:
1
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Calcium +2767.6%
Contains more Iron +1632.1%
Contains more Magnesium +616.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +199.5%
Contains more Potassium +192.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Zinc +1702.3%
Contains more Copper +12269.7%
Contains more Manganese +16300%
Equal in Selenium - 36.5
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Shark raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +2767.6%
Contains more Iron +1632.1%
Contains more Magnesium +616.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +199.5%
Contains more Potassium +192.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Contains more Zinc +1702.3%
Contains more Copper +12269.7%
Contains more Manganese +16300%
Equal in Selenium - 36.5

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
5
:
6
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2488.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Sesame
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%
Shark raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.5%
Contains more Folate +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2488.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1290%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
3
:
2
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Fats +1001.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +379.6%
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Water +1468.9%
Sesame
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
Shark raw
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Fats +1001.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +379.6%
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Water +1468.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
2
:
1
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +937.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1722%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Shark raw
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +937.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1722%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Shark raw Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 0g Sesame
Protein 17.73g 20.98g Shark raw
Fats 49.67g 4.51g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 0g Sesame
Calories 573kcal 130kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g 0g Shark raw
Fiber 11.8g 0g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 34mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 0.84mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 49mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 210mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 160mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 79mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 0.43mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.033mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.015mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 36.5µg Shark raw
Vitamin A 9IU 233IU Shark raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Shark raw
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Shark raw
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.042mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.062mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 2.938mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.695mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.4mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 3µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Shark raw
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.235mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 1.358mg 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 0.569mg 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.586mg 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.819mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.522mg 0.618mg Shark raw
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.925g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 1.808g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 1.195g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Shark raw
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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.