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Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted and sesame?

  • Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted, and toasted is higher in fiber, yet sesame is higher in copper, zinc, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 179% more.

We used Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 254% 297% 42% 554% 823% 195% 273% 1.4% 326% 188%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~351mg
~equal in Calcium ~975mg
~equal in Potassium ~468mg
~equal in Iron ~14.55mg
~equal in Zinc ~7.75mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~629mg
~equal in Sodium ~11mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.46mg
~equal in Selenium ~34.4µg

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.
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% 0% 0% 201% 58% 86% 3.1% 185% 0% 0% 74% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.791mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.247mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.515mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.79mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~97µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 48% 26% 3% 6%
Protein: 16.96 g
Fats: 48 g
Carbs: 25.74 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 6 g
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
Contains more OtherOther +34.5%
Contains more WaterWater +42.1%
~equal in Protein ~17.73g
~equal in Fats ~49.67g
~equal in Carbs ~23.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.722 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.039 g
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
~equal in Saturated fat ~6.957g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~18.759g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~21.773g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted Sesame
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted Sesame DV% diff.
Copper 2.47mg 4.082mg 179%
Fiber 14g 11.8g 9%
Zinc 7.16mg 7.75mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.039g 21.773g 5%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Fats 48g 49.67g 3%
Iron 14.76mg 14.55mg 3%
Manganese 2.496mg 2.46mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 18.127g 18.759g 2%
Protein 16.96g 17.73g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.803mg 0.791mg 1%
Saturated fat 6.722g 6.957g 1%
Phosphorus 638mg 629mg 1%
Calcium 989mg 975mg 1%
Magnesium 356mg 351mg 1%
Carbs 25.74g 23.45g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.802mg 0.79mg 1%
Calories 565kcal 573kcal 0%
Net carbs 11.74g 11.65g N/A
Potassium 475mg 468mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Sodium 11mg 11mg 0%
Selenium 34.4µg 34.4µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.247mg 0%
Vitamin B3 4.581mg 4.515mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.05mg 0%
Folate 98µg 97µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 0.704mg 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.73mg 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 1.299mg 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 0.544mg 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.56mg 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.899mg 0.94mg 0%
Valine 0.947mg 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.499mg 0.522mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted Sesame
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
295%
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.235g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (11 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. Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170151/nutrients
  2. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.