Brazil nut vs. Tahini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Brazil nut and Tahini
- Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Magnesium, and Vitamin E , yet Tahini is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3423% higher.
- Brazil nut contains 23 times more Vitamin E than Tahini. Brazil nut contains 5.65mg of Vitamin E , while Tahini contains 0.25mg.
- Tahini contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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.
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Magnesium
+295.8%
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Potassium
+59.2%
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Sodium
-97.4%
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Selenium
+5472.7%
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Calcium
+166.3%
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Iron
+268.3%
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Zinc
+13.8%
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Manganese
+19.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 732
Equal in Copper - 1.61
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Magnesium
+295.8%
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Potassium
+59.2%
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Sodium
-97.4%
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Selenium
+5472.7%
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Calcium
+166.3%
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Iron
+268.3%
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Zinc
+13.8%
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Manganese
+19.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 732
Equal in Copper - 1.61
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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Vitamin E
+2160%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+97.7%
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Vitamin B2
+1251.4%
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Vitamin B3
+1747.5%
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Vitamin B5
+276.6%
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Vitamin B6
+47.5%
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Folate
+345.5%
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Vitamin E
+2160%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+97.7%
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Vitamin B2
+1251.4%
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Vitamin B3
+1747.5%
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Vitamin B5
+276.6%
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Vitamin B6
+47.5%
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Folate
+345.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+24.8%
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Water
+12.1%
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Protein
+18.7%
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Carbs
+80.5%
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Other
+46.2%
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
Protein:
17 g
Fats:
53.76 g
Carbs:
21.19 g
Water:
3.05 g
Other:
5 g
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Fats
+24.8%
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Water
+12.1%
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Protein
+18.7%
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Carbs
+80.5%
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+46.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17.6%
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Saturated Fat
-53.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 23.564
Saturated Fat:
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
24.399 g
Saturated Fat:
7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
20.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
23.564 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17.6%
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Saturated Fat
-53.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 23.564
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.24g | 11.89g |
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| Protein | 14.32g | 17g |
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| Fats | 67.1g | 53.76g |
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| Carbs | 11.74g | 21.19g |
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| Calories | 659kcal | 595kcal |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Sugar | 2.33g | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 7.5g | 9.3g |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 426mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 8.95mg |
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| Magnesium | 376mg | 95mg |
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| Phosphorus | 725mg | 732mg |
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| Potassium | 659mg | 414mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 115mg |
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| Zinc | 4.06mg | 4.62mg |
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| Copper | 1.743mg | 1.61mg |
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| Manganese | 1.223mg | 1.456mg |
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| Selenium | 1917µg | 34.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.617mg | 1.22mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.035mg | 0.473mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 5.45mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.184mg | 0.693mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.101mg | 0.149mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 98µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.372mg |
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| Threonine | 0.365mg | 0.706mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.518mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.19mg | 1.302mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.545mg |
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| Methionine | 1.124mg | 0.561mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.639mg | 0.901mg |
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| Valine | 0.76mg | 0.95mg |
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| Histidine | 0.409mg | 0.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.134g | 7.529g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.879g | 20.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g | 23.564g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
194%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tahini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tahini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.605g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tahini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Tahini is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tahini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
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.