Sesame vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sesame and yeast different?
- Sesame is richer in copper, iron, calcium, manganese, and magnesium, while yeast is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
- Yeast covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 850% more than sesame.
- Sesame contains 33 times more calcium than yeast. Sesame contains 975mg of calcium, while yeast contains 30mg.
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry types were 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 | +550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +570.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +836.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +688.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +335.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1289.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1519.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +790.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2312.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +552.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +335.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127976.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.791mg | 10.99mg | 850% |
| Folate | 97µg | 2340µg | 561% |
| Copper | 4.082mg | 0.436mg | 405% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.247mg | 4mg | 289% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 13.5mg | 269% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.515mg | 40.2mg | 223% |
| Iron | 14.55mg | 2.17mg | 155% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.773g | 0.017g | 145% |
| Calcium | 975mg | 30mg | 95% |
| Manganese | 2.46mg | 0.312mg | 93% |
| Magnesium | 351mg | 54mg | 71% |
| Fats | 49.67g | 7.61g | 65% |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 26.9g | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 1.5mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 7.9µg | 48% |
| Protein | 17.73g | 40.44g | 45% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.759g | 4.309g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 6.957g | 1.001g | 27% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 955mg | 14% |
| Calories | 573kcal | 325kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 23.45g | 41.22g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 7.75mg | 7.94mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 51mg | 2% |
| Choline | 25.6mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 629mg | 637mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.65g | 14.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.388mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.736mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.763mg | 1.89mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.358mg | 2.92mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.569mg | 3.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.586mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.99mg | 2.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.522mg | 0.91mg | 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
47%
566%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.956g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.