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Walnut vs. Tahini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Walnut and Tahini

  • Walnut has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, while Tahini has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 85% higher.
  • Tahini contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Walnut. Walnut contains 0.537mg of Vitamin B6, while Tahini contains 0.149mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, walnuts, english 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.
Walnut
4
:
6
Tahini
Contains more Magnesium +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Manganese +134.5%
Contains more Calcium +334.7%
Contains more Iron +207.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.6%
Contains more Zinc +49.5%
Contains more Selenium +602%
Equal in Potassium - 414
Equal in Copper - 1.61
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 128% 336% 68% 314% 37% 15% 126% 537% 190% 188%
Contains more Magnesium +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Manganese +134.5%
Contains more Calcium +334.7%
Contains more Iron +207.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.6%
Contains more Zinc +49.5%
Contains more Selenium +602%
Equal in Potassium - 414
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.
Walnut
4
:
5
Tahini
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +235%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Equal in Folate - 98
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
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 +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +235%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Equal in Folate - 98

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
2
:
3
Tahini
Contains more Fats +21.3%
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.6%
Contains more Other +180.9%
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 Fats +21.3%
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.6%
Contains more Other +180.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
2
:
1
Tahini
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.3%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.564 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Tahini Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 11.89g Tahini
Protein 15.23g 17g Tahini
Fats 65.21g 53.76g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 21.19g Tahini
Calories 654kcal 595kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g 0.49g Tahini
Fiber 6.7g 9.3g Tahini
Calcium 98mg 426mg Tahini
Iron 2.91mg 8.95mg Tahini
Magnesium 158mg 95mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 732mg Tahini
Potassium 441mg 414mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 115mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 4.62mg Tahini
Copper 1.586mg 1.61mg Tahini
Manganese 3.414mg 1.456mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 34.4µg Tahini
Vitamin A 20IU 67IU Tahini
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Tahini
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.25mg Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 1.22mg Tahini
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.473mg Tahini
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 5.45mg Tahini
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.693mg Tahini
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.149mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 98µg
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.372mg Tahini
Threonine 0.596mg 0.706mg Tahini
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.731mg Tahini
Leucine 1.17mg 1.302mg Tahini
Lysine 0.424mg 0.545mg Tahini
Methionine 0.236mg 0.561mg Tahini
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.901mg Tahini
Valine 0.753mg 0.95mg Tahini
Histidine 0.391mg 0.5mg Tahini
Saturated Fat 6.126g 7.529g Walnut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 20.302g Tahini
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 23.564g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut 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
33%
Walnut
56%
Tahini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
194%
Tahini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.403g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tahini
Tahini is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tahini
Tahini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tahini
Tahini is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tahini
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.

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.