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Sesame vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sesame and Taco salad?

  • Taco salad has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 441% higher.
  • Sesame has 16 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco salad. Sesame has 0.791mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco salad has 0.05mg.

We used Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Fast foods, taco salad types in this comparison.

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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
10
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0
Taco salad
Taco salad
Contains more Calcium +905.2%
Contains more Iron +1165.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.6%
Contains more Potassium +122.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +469.9%
Contains more Copper +3512.4%
Contains more Manganese +1373.1%
Contains more Selenium +1463.6%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Taco salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Calcium +905.2%
Contains more Iron +1165.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.6%
Contains more Potassium +122.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +469.9%
Contains more Copper +3512.4%
Contains more Manganese +1373.1%
Contains more Selenium +1463.6%

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
8
:
4
Taco salad
Taco salad
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1482%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +618.2%
Contains more Folate +131%
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Taco salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1482%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +618.2%
Contains more Folate +131%
Contains more Vitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
4
:
1
Taco salad
Taco salad
Contains more Protein +165.4%
Contains more Fats +565.8%
Contains more Carbs +96.9%
Contains more Other +178.8%
Contains more Water +1442.6%
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
Taco salad
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +165.4%
Contains more Fats +565.8%
Contains more Carbs +96.9%
Contains more Other +178.8%
Contains more Water +1442.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
2
:
1
Taco salad
Taco salad
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +619.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2365.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Taco salad
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +619.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2365.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame Taco salad
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 11.91g Taco salad
Protein 17.73g 6.68g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 7.46g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 11.91g Sesame
Calories 573kcal 141kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Taco salad
Fiber 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 97mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 1.15mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 26mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 72mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 210mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 385mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 1.36mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.113mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.167mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 2.2µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.05mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.18mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 1.24mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.11mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 42µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.075mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.254mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.311mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 0.549mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.486mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.145mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.277mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.343mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.201mg Sesame
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 3.446g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 2.606g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.883g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame Taco salad
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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins

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

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.