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Sesame vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sesame and khorasan wheat

  • Sesame has more copper, iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1, while khorasan wheat has more selenium.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 397% higher.
  • Khorasan wheat contains 44 times less calcium than sesame. Sesame contains 975mg of calcium, while khorasan wheat contains 22mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in khorasan wheat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

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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
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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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4331.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.1%
Contains more IronIron +285.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +706.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.9%

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
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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% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1798%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~25.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
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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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2231.9%
Contains more OtherOther +165.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201%
Contains more WaterWater +136%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8707%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3406.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Khorasan wheat DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 0.506mg 397%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.621g 141%
Iron 14.55mg 3.77mg 135%
Calcium 975mg 22mg 95%
Selenium 34.4µg 81.5µg 86%
Fats 49.67g 2.13g 73%
Magnesium 351mg 130mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 0.213g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.259mg 41%
Phosphorus 629mg 364mg 38%
Zinc 7.75mg 3.68mg 37%
Saturated fat 6.957g 0.196g 31%
Folate 97µg 24%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.566mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.949mg 18%
Carbs 23.45g 70.58g 16%
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 6.375mg 12%
Manganese 2.46mg 2.735mg 12%
Calories 573kcal 337kcal 12%
Protein 17.73g 14.54g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.184mg 5%
Fiber 11.8g 11.1g 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.61mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Potassium 468mg 403mg 2%
Net carbs 11.65g 59.48g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 7.84g N/A
Sodium 11mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Choline 25.6mg 25.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.772mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0.379mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame Khorasan wheat
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
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.