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Sesame vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between sesame and tagliatelle?

  • Tagliatelle has less copper, iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6 than sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 428% higher.
  • Sesame has 65 times more calcium than tagliatelle. Sesame has 975mg of calcium, while tagliatelle has 15mg.
  • Tagliatelle contains less saturated fat.

We used Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased 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
10
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 33% 4.5% 16% 126% 76% 33% 70% 3.4% 71% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +663%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161.5%
Contains more IronIron +334.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1690.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +535.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +349.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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
5
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% 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 0% 4.7% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +749.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +970%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
3
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
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2059.6%
Contains more OtherOther +575.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.4%
Contains more WaterWater +561%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
2
15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.942 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6822.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2211.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.228mg 428%
Iron 14.55mg 3.35mg 140%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.942g 139%
Calcium 975mg 15mg 96%
Manganese 2.46mg 0.547mg 83%
Fats 49.67g 2.3g 73%
Magnesium 351mg 46mg 73%
Phosphorus 629mg 163mg 67%
Selenium 34.4µg 63%
Zinc 7.75mg 1.22mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.093mg 54%
Fiber 11.8g 47%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.271g 46%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.328g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Folate 97µg 176µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.439mg 15%
Calories 573kcal 288kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Protein 17.73g 11.31g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.535mg 10%
Carbs 23.45g 54.73g 10%
Potassium 468mg 179mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.705mg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 3.35mg 7%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Sodium 11mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 11.65g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.226mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Tagliatelle
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
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame
Sesame is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/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.