Sesame vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sesame and tortilla?
- Tortilla has less copper, iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B1 than sesame.
- Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 442% higher.
- Sesame has 24 times more zinc than tortilla. Sesame has 7.75mg of zinc, while tortilla has 0.32mg.
We used Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1747.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1292.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +345.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3902% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2321.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +330.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +817.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +107.2% |
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 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1216.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5128.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +113% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +752% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10040% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5468.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.102mg | 442% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 0.391g | 143% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 3.81mg | 134% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 0.268mg | 95% |
| Calcium | 975mg | 70mg | 91% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 19mg | 79% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 0.95g | 75% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 146mg | 69% |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 0.32mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 0.06mg | 56% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 0.185g | 46% |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 2.4g | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 0.37mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 16.6µg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 0.296g | 30% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 7.28g | 21% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 482mg | 20% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Calories | 573kcal | 237kcal | 17% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 105mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 0.114mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 49.94g | 9% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 4.125mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Folate | 97µg | 98µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.661g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins