Tahini vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Tahini and Walnut
- Tahini has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Walnut has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
- Walnut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 85% higher.
- Walnut contains 7 times less Selenium than Tahini. Tahini contains 34.4µg of Selenium, while Walnut contains 4.9µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) and Nuts, walnuts, english.
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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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Calcium
+334.7%
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Iron
+207.6%
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Phosphorus
+111.6%
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Zinc
+49.5%
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Selenium
+602%
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Magnesium
+66.3%
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Sodium
-98.3%
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Manganese
+134.5%
Equal in Potassium - 441
Equal in Copper - 1.586
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Calcium
+334.7%
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Iron
+207.6%
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Phosphorus
+111.6%
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Zinc
+49.5%
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Selenium
+602%
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Magnesium
+66.3%
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-98.3%
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Manganese
+134.5%
Equal in Potassium - 441
Equal in Copper - 1.586
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 A
+235%
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Vitamin B1
+257.8%
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Vitamin B2
+215.3%
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Vitamin B3
+384.4%
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Vitamin B5
+21.6%
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Vitamin E
+180%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+260.4%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Folate - 98
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Vitamin A
+235%
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Vitamin B1
+257.8%
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Vitamin B2
+215.3%
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Vitamin B3
+384.4%
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Vitamin B5
+21.6%
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Vitamin E
+180%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+260.4%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Folate - 98
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+11.6%
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Carbs
+54.6%
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Other
+180.9%
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Fats
+21.3%
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Water
+33.4%
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Protein
+11.6%
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Carbs
+54.6%
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+180.9%
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Fats
+21.3%
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Water
+33.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+127.3%
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Saturated Fat
-18.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+100.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+127.3%
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Saturated Fat
-18.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+100.2%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 11.89g | 7.01g |
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| Protein | 17g | 15.23g |
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| Fats | 53.76g | 65.21g |
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| Carbs | 21.19g | 13.71g |
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| Calories | 595kcal | 654kcal |
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| Starch | 0.06g |
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| Fructose | 0.09g |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 2.61g |
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| Fiber | 9.3g | 6.7g |
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| Calcium | 426mg | 98mg |
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| Iron | 8.95mg | 2.91mg |
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| Magnesium | 95mg | 158mg |
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| Phosphorus | 732mg | 346mg |
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| Potassium | 414mg | 441mg |
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| Sodium | 115mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 4.62mg | 3.09mg |
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| Copper | 1.61mg | 1.586mg |
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| Manganese | 1.456mg | 3.414mg |
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| Selenium | 34.4µg | 4.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 67IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.22mg | 0.341mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.473mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.45mg | 1.125mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.537mg |
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| Folate | 98µg | 98µg | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.372mg | 0.17mg |
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| Threonine | 0.706mg | 0.596mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.625mg |
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| Leucine | 1.302mg | 1.17mg |
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| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.561mg | 0.236mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.901mg | 0.711mg |
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| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.753mg |
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| Histidine | 0.5mg | 0.391mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.529g | 6.126g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.302g | 8.933g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.564g | 47.174g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
194%
152%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.403g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tahini is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tahini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tahini is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tahini is relatively richer in minerals
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.