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Turkey meat vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turkey meat and sesame different?

  • Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B12; however, sesame is richer in copper, iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for sesame is 443% higher.

Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried are the varieties used 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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1070%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6864.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.8%
Contains more IronIron +1234.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +4289.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17471.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.4%

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 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1796%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1657.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +977.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +61%
Contains more WaterWater +1254.4%
Contains more FatsFats +572.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38983.3%
Contains more OtherOther +829.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 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%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +608.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +927.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Sesame DV% diff.
Copper 0.093mg 4.082mg 443%
Iron 1.09mg 14.55mg 168%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 21.773g 131%
Manganese 0.014mg 2.46mg 106%
Calcium 14mg 975mg 96%
Magnesium 30mg 351mg 76%
Fats 7.39g 49.67g 65%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.791mg 62%
Phosphorus 223mg 629mg 58%
Zinc 2.48mg 7.75mg 48%
Fiber 0g 11.8g 47%
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg 43%
Monounsaturated fat 2.647g 18.759g 40%
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg 36%
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 4.515mg 32%
Saturated fat 2.155g 6.957g 22%
Folate 9µg 97µg 22%
Protein 28.55g 17.73g 22%
Calories 189kcal 573kcal 19%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.05mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.79mg 13%
Choline 87.4mg 25.6mg 11%
Selenium 29.8µg 34.4µg 8%
Carbs 0.06g 23.45g 8%
Potassium 239mg 468mg 7%
Sodium 103mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.247mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.25mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0.06g 11.65g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.94mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0.522mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.802g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.