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Sesame vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sesame and Soybean meal

  • Sesame has more Copper, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Soybean meal has more Potassium, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 231% more.
  • Sesame has 26 times more Saturated Fat than Soybean meal. Sesame has 6.957g of Saturated Fat, while Soybean meal has 0.268g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Soy meal, defatted, raw.

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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 +299.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.2%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +942.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Potassium +432.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Equal in Iron - 13.7
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 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Contains more Calcium +299.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.2%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +942.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains more Potassium +432.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Equal in Iron - 13.7

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3852%
Contains more Folate +212.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3852%
Contains more Folate +212.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1978.2%
Contains more Protein +177.5%
Contains more Carbs +53%
Contains more Water +48%
Contains more Other +25.1%
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
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Fats +1978.2%
Contains more Protein +177.5%
Contains more Carbs +53%
Contains more Water +48%
Contains more Other +25.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4486.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1983.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4486.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1983.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Soybean meal Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 35.89g Soybean meal
Protein 17.73g 49.2g Soybean meal
Fats 49.67g 2.39g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 35.89g Soybean meal
Calories 573kcal 337kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Soybean meal
Fiber 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 244mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 13.7mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 306mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 701mg Soybean meal
Potassium 468mg 2490mg Soybean meal
Sodium 11mg 3mg Soybean meal
Zinc 7.75mg 5.06mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 2mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 3.8mg Soybean meal
Selenium 34.4µg 3.3µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 40IU Soybean meal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Soybean meal
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.691mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.251mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 2.587mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.569mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 303µg Soybean meal
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.653mg Soybean meal
Threonine 0.736mg 1.952mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 0.763mg 2.18mg Soybean meal
Leucine 1.358mg 3.66mg Soybean meal
Lysine 0.569mg 2.991mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.586mg 0.606mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 2.346mg Soybean meal
Valine 0.99mg 2.243mg Soybean meal
Histidine 0.522mg 1.212mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.268g Soybean meal
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.409g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 1.045g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Soybean meal
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
63%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.689g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.