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Khorasan wheat vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Khorasan wheat and Sesame

  • Khorasan wheat has more Selenium, while Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 397% higher.
  • Sesame contains 2 times less Selenium than Khorasan wheat. Khorasan wheat contains 81.5µg of Selenium, while Sesame contains 34.4µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Khorasan wheat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked 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.
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat
3
:
7
Sesame
Sesame
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Manganese +11.2%
Contains more Selenium +136.9%
Contains more Calcium +4331.8%
Contains more Iron +285.9%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains more Zinc +110.6%
Contains more Copper +706.7%
Khorasan wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 142% 93% 156% 36% 1% 101% 169% 357% 445%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Manganese +11.2%
Contains more Selenium +136.9%
Contains more Calcium +4331.8%
Contains more Iron +285.9%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.1%
Contains more Zinc +110.6%
Contains more Copper +706.7%

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.
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat
5
:
6
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Vitamin A +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1798%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Equal in Vitamin A - 9
Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 142% 43% 120% 57% 60% 0% 0% 5%
Sesame
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 A +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1798%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205%
Equal in Vitamin A - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat
2
:
3
Sesame
Sesame
Contains more Carbs +201%
Contains more Water +136%
Contains more Protein +21.9%
Contains more Fats +2231.9%
Contains more Other +165.5%
Khorasan wheat
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Sesame
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 Carbs +201%
Contains more Water +136%
Contains more Protein +21.9%
Contains more Fats +2231.9%
Contains more Other +165.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat
1
:
2
Sesame
Sesame
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8707%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3406.1%
Khorasan wheat
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8707%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3406.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 59.48g 11.65g Khorasan wheat
Protein 14.54g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 2.13g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 70.58g 23.45g Khorasan wheat
Calories 337kcal 573kcal Sesame
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Sugar 7.84g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 11.1g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 22mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 3.77mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 130mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 364mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 403mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 5mg 11mg Khorasan wheat
Zinc 3.68mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.506mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 2.735mg 2.46mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 81.5µg 34.4µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 10IU 9IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.25mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 4.515mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 0.05mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 97µg Sesame
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.442mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 1.112mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.416mg 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.251mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.687mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.379mg 0.522mg Sesame
Trans Fat 0.005g Sesame
Saturated Fat 0.196g 6.957g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.213g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 21.773g Sesame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Khorasan wheat 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
36%
Khorasan wheat
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.