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Skipjack tuna vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between skipjack tuna and sesame

  • Skipjack tuna has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B3, while sesame has more copper, iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Sesame covers your daily need for copper, 441% more than skipjack tuna.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
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 PotassiumPotassium +11.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +697.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2535.1%
Contains more IronIron +809.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +3610.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +638.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12847.4%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +870%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1981.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +870%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 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 ProteinProtein +59.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1227.9%
Contains more OtherOther +84.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3750.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7619.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5302.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Sesame DV% diff.
Copper 0.11mg 4.082mg 441%
Iron 1.6mg 14.55mg 162%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 21.773g 142%
Manganese 0.019mg 2.46mg 106%
Calcium 37mg 975mg 94%
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 0µg 91%
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 4.515mg 89%
Fats 1.29g 49.67g 74%
Magnesium 44mg 351mg 73%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.791mg 63%
Zinc 1.05mg 7.75mg 61%
Phosphorus 285mg 629mg 49%
Fiber 0g 11.8g 47%
Monounsaturated fat 0.243g 18.759g 46%
Saturated fat 0.42g 6.957g 30%
Selenium 46.8µg 34.4µg 23%
Folate 10µg 97µg 22%
Calories 132kcal 573kcal 22%
Protein 28.21g 17.73g 21%
Cholesterol 60mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.79mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.247mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.05mg 9%
Carbs 0g 23.45g 8%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Sodium 47mg 11mg 2%
Potassium 522mg 468mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 11.65g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 1.237mg 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 2.59mg 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.835mg 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.94mg 0%
Valine 1.453mg 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.83mg 0.522mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna Sesame
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.537g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame
Sesame is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.