Sesame vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Sesame and Spaghetti
- Spaghetti contains less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Fiber than Sesame.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 442% higher.
- Spaghetti has 139 times less Calcium than Sesame. Sesame has 975mg of Calcium, while Spaghetti has 7mg.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1850% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13828.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +963.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2810% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3982% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1419.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +984.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +664% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3855% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1135% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1028.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1512.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1285.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +205.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5240.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1492.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1224.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14219.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6578.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 573kcal | 158kcal |
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| Protein | 17.73g | 5.8g |
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| Fats | 49.67g | 0.93g |
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| Net carbs | 11.65g | 29.06g |
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| Carbs | 23.45g | 30.86g |
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| Magnesium | 351mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 975mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 468mg | 44mg |
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| Iron | 14.55mg | 0.5mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 11.8g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 7.75mg | 0.51mg |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Phosphorus | 629mg | 58mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 2.46mg | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 34.4µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.049mg |
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| Folate | 97µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 25.6mg | 6.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.957g | 0.176g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.759g | 0.131g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 0.326g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0.083mg |
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| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0.206mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0.228mg |
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| Leucine | 1.358mg | 0.44mg |
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| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0.065mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.99mg | 0.262mg |
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| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0.132mg |
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| Fructose | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.781g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)