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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
4
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% 0.54% 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% 0.6% 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 +11.1%
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
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
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
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
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 Opinion
Calories 573kcal 337kcal Sesame
Protein 17.73g 14.54g Sesame
Fats 49.67g 2.13g Sesame
Net carbs 11.65g 59.48g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 23.45g 70.58g Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 351mg 130mg Sesame
Calcium 975mg 22mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 403mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 3.77mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g 7.84g Sesame
Fiber 11.8g 11.1g Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 0.506mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 3.68mg Sesame
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 629mg 364mg Sesame
Sodium 11mg 5mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 9IU 10IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.61mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 2.46mg 2.735mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 34.4µg 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.566mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.184mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 6.375mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 0.949mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.259mg Sesame
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Folate 97µg Sesame
Trans Fat 0.005g Sesame
Choline 25.6mg 25.8mg Khorasan wheat
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.196g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.213g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.621g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.13mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.442mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.566mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg 1.112mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg 0.416mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg 0.251mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0.772mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg 0.687mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.379mg Sesame
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.