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Sesame vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sesame and Paprika

  • Sesame has more Copper, and Calcium, while Paprika has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 374% higher.
  • Paprika contains 4 times less Calcium than Sesame. Sesame contains 975mg of Calcium, while Paprika contains 229mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Spices, paprika.

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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
8
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +97.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +472.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +79%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +446%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +387.2%
Contains more IronIron +45.3%

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
2
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%
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 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +98%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +547166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +11540%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +398%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4920%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.4%
Contains more FatsFats +285.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.2%
Contains more WaterWater +139.7%
Contains more OtherOther +73.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1006.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Paprika Opinion
Calories 573kcal 282kcal Sesame
Protein 17.73g 14.14g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 12.89g Sesame
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Net carbs 11.65g 19.09g Paprika
Carbs 23.45g 53.99g Paprika
Magnesium 351mg 178mg Sesame
Calcium 975mg 229mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 2280mg Paprika
Iron 14.55mg 21.14mg Paprika
Sugar 0.3g 10.34g Sesame
Fiber 11.8g 34.9g Paprika
Copper 4.082mg 0.713mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 4.33mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 314mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 68mg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.25mg 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 2.46mg 1.59mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 6.3µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.33mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 2.141mg Paprika
Vitamin K 0µg 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 97µg 49µg Sesame
Choline 25.6mg 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 6.957g 2.14g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 1.695g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 7.766g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.07mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.49mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.57mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.92mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.586mg 0.2mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.61mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.75mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.25mg Sesame
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Sesame
385%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.