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Walnut oil vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Walnut oil and Sesame

  • Walnut oil contains less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber than Sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 454% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, walnut 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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 E +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38%
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 E +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +101.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +101.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 63.3 g
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut oil Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.65g Sesame
Protein 0g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 100g 49.67g Walnut oil
Carbs 0g 23.45g Sesame
Calories 884kcal 573kcal Walnut oil
Sugar 0g 0.3g Walnut oil
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 0mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 0mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 0mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 0mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 0mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 0mg 11mg Walnut oil
Zinc 0mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 0µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.25mg Walnut oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.05mg Sesame
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 0µg 97µg Sesame
Vitamin K 15µg 0µg Walnut oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 0mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0mg 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0mg 0.522mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 9.1g 6.957g Sesame
Monounsaturated Fat 22.8g 18.759g Walnut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 63.3g 21.773g Walnut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Walnut oil 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
4%
Walnut oil
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Walnut oil
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.143g)
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. Walnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171030/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.