Sesame vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between sesame and sweet potato
- Sesame has more copper, iron, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B1; however, sweet potato is richer in vitamin A.
- Sesame covers your daily copper needs 437% more than sweet potato.
- Sweet potato has 57 times less selenium than sesame. Sesame has 34.4µg of selenium, while sweet potato has 0.6µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.
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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 | +1304% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2285.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2603.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2483.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1238.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +853.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5633.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +914.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +304.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +710.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +278% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +781.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.73 g
Fats:
49.67 g
Carbs:
23.45 g
Water:
4.69 g
Other:
4.46 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1029.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +99240% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +355.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1547.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.773 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1875800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155421.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.151mg | 437% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 0.61mg | 174% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 0.014g | 145% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 0.258mg | 96% |
| Calcium | 975mg | 30mg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 47mg | 83% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 709µg | 79% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 25mg | 78% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 0.05g | 76% |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 0.3mg | 68% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 0.6µg | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.078mg | 59% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 0.001g | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.209mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 3g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 0.018g | 32% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 1.57g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 0.557mg | 25% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 86kcal | 24% |
| Folate | 97µg | 11µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.8mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.061mg | 14% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 468mg | 337mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 12.3mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 20.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.