Sesame vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sesame and tofu different?
- Sesame has more copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, fiber, and selenium than tofu.
- Daily need coverage for copper for sesame is 412% higher.
- Sesame contains 9 times more vitamin B6 than tofu. While sesame contains 0.79mg of vitamin B6, tofu contains only 0.092mg.
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +505.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +447% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +979.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +393.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +231.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1085% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +758.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +234.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +166% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +469.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +743.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +218.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1388.9% |
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Protein
~17.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +874.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +342.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.378mg | 412% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 2.66mg | 149% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 4.921g | 112% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 58mg | 70% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 8.72g | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 190mg | 63% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 1.181mg | 56% |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 1.57mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.092mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.158mg | 53% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 1.925g | 42% |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 2.3g | 38% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 17.4µg | 31% |
| Calcium | 975mg | 683mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 1.261g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 0.381mg | 26% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 144kcal | 21% |
| Folate | 97µg | 29µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.102mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 2.78g | 7% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 237mg | 7% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.133mg | 2% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 17.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 1.392mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0.431mg | 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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.696g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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)