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Sesame vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sesame and Vanilla extract

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6 in Sesame is higher than in Vanilla extract.
  • Sesame covers your daily need of Copper 446% more than Vanilla extract.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Vanilla extract.

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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
9
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Calcium +8763.6%
Contains more Iron +12025%
Contains more Magnesium +2825%
Contains more Phosphorus +10383.3%
Contains more Potassium +216.2%
Contains more Zinc +6945.5%
Contains more Copper +5569.4%
Contains more Manganese +969.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +8763.6%
Contains more Iron +12025%
Contains more Magnesium +2825%
Contains more Phosphorus +10383.3%
Contains more Potassium +216.2%
Contains more Zinc +6945.5%
Contains more Copper +5569.4%
Contains more Manganese +969.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%

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.
Sesame
Sesame
8
:
0
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7090.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +962.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2938.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Vanilla extract
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7090.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +962.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2938.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
3
:
2
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Protein +29450%
Contains more Fats +82683.3%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Water +1021.1%
Contains more Other +676.9%
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
Vanilla extract
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Protein +29450%
Contains more Fats +82683.3%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Water +1021.1%
Contains more Other +676.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
2
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187490%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +544225%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Vanilla extract
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +187490%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +544225%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Protein 17.73g 0.06g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 0.06g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 12.65g Sesame
Calories 573kcal 288kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g 12.65g Sesame
Fiber 11.8g 0g Sesame
Calcium 975mg 11mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 0.12mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 12mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 6mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 148mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 7.75mg 0.11mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.072mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 0.23mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 0µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0mg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.011mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.095mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 0.425mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.035mg Sesame
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.026mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 0µg Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.01g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.004g Sesame

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Sesame Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.947g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.35g)
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?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.