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Tahini vs. Beechnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tahini and Beechnuts

  • Tahini has more Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, however, Beechnuts are higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Tahini covers your daily need of Phosphorus 105% more than Beechnuts.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) and Nuts, beechnuts, 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 more Calcium +42500%
Contains more Iron +263.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1183.3%
Contains more Copper +140.3%
Contains more Potassium +145.7%
Contains less Sodium -67%
Equal in Manganese - 1.341
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 128% 336% 68% 314% 37% 15% 126% 537% 190% 188%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 93% 0% 0% 90% 5% 10% 224% 175% 0%
Contains more Calcium +42500%
Contains more Iron +263.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1183.3%
Contains more Copper +140.3%
Contains more Potassium +145.7%
Contains less Sodium -67%
Equal in Manganese - 1.341

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.
Tahini
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +359.1%
Contains more Folate +15.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 52% 76% 86% 17% 56% 158% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +359.1%
Contains more Folate +15.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +174.2%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Contains more Carbs +58.1%
Contains more Water +116.4%
Equal in Fats - 50
17% 54% 21% 3% 5%
Protein: 17 g
Fats: 53.76 g
Carbs: 21.19 g
Water: 3.05 g
Other: 5 g
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +174.2%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Contains more Carbs +58.1%
Contains more Water +116.4%
Equal in Fats - 50

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 21.892
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.564 g
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 20.089 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 21.892

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tahini Beechnuts Opinion
Net carbs 11.89g 33.5g Beechnuts
Protein 17g 6.2g Tahini
Fats 53.76g 50g Tahini
Carbs 21.19g 33.5g Beechnuts
Calories 595kcal 576kcal Tahini
Sugar 0.49g Beechnuts
Fiber 9.3g Tahini
Calcium 426mg 1mg Tahini
Iron 8.95mg 2.46mg Tahini
Magnesium 95mg 0mg Tahini
Phosphorus 732mg 0mg Tahini
Potassium 414mg 1017mg Beechnuts
Sodium 115mg 38mg Beechnuts
Zinc 4.62mg 0.36mg Tahini
Copper 1.61mg 0.67mg Tahini
Manganese 1.456mg 1.341mg Tahini
Selenium 34.4µg Tahini
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Tahini
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Tahini
Vitamin E 0.25mg Tahini
Vitamin C 0mg 15.5mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B1 1.22mg 0.304mg Tahini
Vitamin B2 0.473mg 0.371mg Tahini
Vitamin B3 5.45mg 0.877mg Tahini
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.925mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.684mg Beechnuts
Folate 98µg 113µg Beechnuts
Tryptophan 0.372mg 0.069mg Tahini
Threonine 0.706mg 0.221mg Tahini
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.245mg Tahini
Leucine 1.302mg 0.367mg Tahini
Lysine 0.545mg 0.367mg Tahini
Methionine 0.561mg 0.146mg Tahini
Phenylalanine 0.901mg 0.262mg Tahini
Valine 0.95mg 0.346mg Tahini
Histidine 0.5mg 0.172mg Tahini
Saturated Fat 7.529g 5.719g Beechnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 20.302g 21.892g Beechnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 23.564g 20.089g Tahini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tahini Beechnuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
56%
Tahini
44%
Beechnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
194%
Tahini
60%
Beechnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tahini
Tahini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tahini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170189/nutrients
  2. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/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.