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Vermicelli vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Vermicelli and Sesame?

  • Sesame is richer than Vermicelli in Copper, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 241% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Vermicelli is lower.

We used Vermicelli, made from soy and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried types 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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
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 less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1672.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15500%
Contains more IronIron +703.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +113%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3045%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.4%

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% 2.2% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
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 AVitamin A +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +591.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 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 +251%
Contains more WaterWater +153.7%
Contains more OtherOther +25.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17630%
Contains more FatsFats +49570%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +144200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53004.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Sesame Opinion
Calories 331kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 0.1g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 0.1g 49.67g Sesame
Net carbs 78.42g 11.65g Vermicelli
Carbs 82.32g 23.45g Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 55mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 3mg 468mg Sesame
Iron 1.81mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 17.44g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 3.9g 11.8g Sesame
Copper 1.916mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 4.24mg 7.75mg Sesame
Phosphorus 20mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 4mg 11mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 9IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.25mg Vermicelli
Manganese 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 27µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Sesame
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.79mg Sesame
Vitamin K 3.8µg 0µg Vermicelli
Folate 0µg 97µg Sesame
Choline 177mg 25.6mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 6.957g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 21.773g Sesame
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli 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
9%
Vermicelli
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.943g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.14g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.