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Cashew vs. Tahini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cashew and Tahini

  • Cashew has more Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin K, however, Tahini is higher in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Fiber.
  • Tahini covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 66% more than Cashew.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type).

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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.
Cashew
6
:
4
Tahini
Contains more Magnesium +207.4%
Contains more Potassium +59.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +25.1%
Contains more Copper +36.3%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Contains more Calcium +1051.4%
Contains more Iron +34%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +72.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 128% 336% 68% 314% 37% 15% 126% 537% 190% 188%
Contains more Magnesium +207.4%
Contains more Potassium +59.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +25.1%
Contains more Copper +36.3%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Contains more Calcium +1051.4%
Contains more Iron +34%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +72.9%

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.
Cashew
5
:
5
Tahini
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +715.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.2%
Contains more Folate +292%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 5% 0% 0% 305% 110% 103% 42% 35% 74% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +715.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.2%
Contains more Folate +292%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
3
:
2
Tahini
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Contains more Water +70.5%
Contains more Fats +22.6%
Contains more Other +96.9%
Equal in Protein - 17
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
17% 54% 21% 3% 5%
Protein: 17 g
Fats: 53.76 g
Carbs: 21.19 g
Water: 3.05 g
Other: 5 g
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Contains more Water +70.5%
Contains more Fats +22.6%
Contains more Other +96.9%
Equal in Protein - 17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
1
:
2
Tahini
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.529
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.564 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.529

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Tahini Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 11.89g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 17g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 53.76g Tahini
Carbs 30.19g 21.19g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 595kcal Tahini
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 0.49g Tahini
Fiber 3.3g 9.3g Tahini
Calcium 37mg 426mg Tahini
Iron 6.68mg 8.95mg Tahini
Magnesium 292mg 95mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 732mg Tahini
Potassium 660mg 414mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 115mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 4.62mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 1.61mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 1.456mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 34.4µg Tahini
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Tahini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Tahini
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.25mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 1.22mg Tahini
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.473mg Tahini
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 5.45mg Tahini
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.693mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.149mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 98µg Tahini
Vitamin K 34.1µg 0µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.372mg Tahini
Threonine 0.688mg 0.706mg Tahini
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.731mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 1.302mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.545mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.561mg Tahini
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.901mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.95mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.5mg Tahini
Saturated Fat 7.783g 7.529g Tahini
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 20.302g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 23.564g Tahini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew Tahini
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
34%
Cashew
56%
Tahini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
194%
Tahini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tahini
Tahini is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tahini
Tahini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.254g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tahini
Tahini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Tahini
Tahini is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/nutrients
  2. Tahini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170189/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.