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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, vitamin B12, and vitamin A; however, sesame is richer in iron, calcium, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Sesame covers your daily iron needs 180% more than smoothie.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Sesame
10
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 CalciumCalcium +2278%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1850%
Contains more IronIron +9600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Sesame
8
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +863.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Sesame
4
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 WaterWater +1824.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1353.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +187.4%
Contains more OtherOther +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 DV% diff.
Copper 4.082mg 454%
Iron 0.15mg 14.55mg 180%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 145%
Manganese 2.46mg 107%
Calcium 41mg 975mg 93%
Phosphorus 629mg 90%
Magnesium 351mg 84%
Fats 0g 49.67g 76%
Zinc 7.75mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 66%
Selenium 34.4µg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.79mg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 18.759g 47%
Fiber 0g 11.8g 47%
Protein 1.22g 17.73g 33%
Saturated fat 0g 6.957g 32%
Calories 37kcal 573kcal 27%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Folate 97µg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 4.515mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 19%
Potassium 24mg 468mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Carbs 8.16g 23.45g 5%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Sodium 29mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 11.65g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 0%
Valine 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.522mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
11%
Smoothie
47%
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.