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Paprika vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Paprika and Sesame

  • Paprika has more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Potassium, while Sesame has more Copper, and Calcium.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 374% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika 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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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 +387.2%
Contains more IronIron +45.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +97.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +472.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +79%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +446%

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% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +547166.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11540%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +398%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4920%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +98%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 CarbsCarbs +130.2%
Contains more WaterWater +139.7%
Contains more OtherOther +73.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.4%
Contains more FatsFats +285.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 -69.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1006.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Sesame Opinion
Calories 282kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 14.14g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 12.89g 49.67g Sesame
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Net carbs 19.09g 11.65g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 23.45g Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 229mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 2280mg 468mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 14.55mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 34.9g 11.8g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 4.33mg 7.75mg Sesame
Phosphorus 314mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 68mg 11mg Sesame
Vitamin A 49254IU 9IU Paprika
Vitamin A 2463µg 0µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.25mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 6.3µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.247mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 4.515mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.05mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.79mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0µg Paprika
Folate 49µg 97µg Sesame
Choline 51.5mg 25.6mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 6.957g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 21.773g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.49mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 0.92mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.69mg 0.569mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.75mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.25mg 0.522mg Sesame
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
385%
Paprika
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Paprika
Paprika is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika 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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.