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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
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 -54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4331.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.1%
Contains more IronIron +285.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +706.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.8%

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% 0.6% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
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 EVitamin E +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1798%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~9IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~25.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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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 +201%
Contains more WaterWater +136%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2231.9%
Contains more OtherOther +165.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 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 -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8707%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 337kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 14.54g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 2.13g 49.67g Sesame
Net carbs 59.48g 11.65g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 70.58g 23.45g Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 130mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 22mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 403mg 468mg Sesame
Iron 3.77mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 7.84g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 11.1g 11.8g Sesame
Copper 0.506mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 3.68mg 7.75mg Sesame
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 364mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 5mg 11mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 10IU 9IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.25mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 2.735mg 2.46mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 81.5µg 34.4µg 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
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Khorasan wheat
Folate 97µg Sesame
Trans Fat 0.005g Sesame
Choline 25.8mg 25.6mg Khorasan wheat
Saturated Fat 0.196g 6.957g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.213g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 21.773g Sesame
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
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
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 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
35%
Khorasan wheat
47%
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?
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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. 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.