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Smoothie vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Smoothie and Sesame

  • Smoothie has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12, however, Sesame is richer in Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Sesame covers your daily Iron needs 180% more than Smoothie.
  • Sesame contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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.
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Sesame
Contains more Calcium +2278%
Contains more Iron +9600%
Contains more Potassium +1850%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Calcium +2278%
Contains more Iron +9600%
Contains more Potassium +1850%
Contains less Sodium -62.1%

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.
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Sesame
Contains more Vitamin A +4433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +863.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +863.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1824.9%
Contains more Protein +1353.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +187.4%
Contains more Other +1211.8%
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
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 Water +1824.9%
Contains more Protein +1353.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +187.4%
Contains more Other +1211.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 11.65g Sesame
Protein 1.22g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 0g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 8.16g 23.45g Sesame
Calories 37kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 7.35g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 41mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 0.15mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg Sesame
Potassium 24mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 29mg 11mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 408IU 9IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Sesame
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 97µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Tryptophan 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 0g 6.957g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Sesame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Smoothie
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.