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Acorns vs. Tahini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Acorns and Tahini

  • Acorns are richer in Vitamin B6, yet Tahini is richer in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Tahini is 110% higher.
  • Acorns contain 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Tahini. Acorns contain 0.528mg of Vitamin B6, while Tahini contains 0.149mg.
  • Acorns contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, acorns, 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.
Acorns
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 44% 12% 48% 30% 207% 14% 34% 0% 174% 0%
Tahini
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 68% 128% 37% 336% 537% 126% 314% 15% 190% 188%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +939%
Contains more IronIron +1032.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +159.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +805.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +826.6%
~equal in Manganese ~1.456mg

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.
Acorns
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 0% 0% 28% 27% 34% 43% 122% 0% 0% 65% 0%
Tahini
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 5% 0% 305% 109% 102% 42% 34% 0% 0% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +989.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.693mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Acorns
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6% 24% 41% 28%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.86 g
Carbs: 40.75 g
Water: 27.9 g
Other: 1.34 g
Tahini
3
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 CarbsCarbs +92.3%
Contains more WaterWater +814.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +176.4%
Contains more FatsFats +125.3%
Contains more OtherOther +273.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Acorns
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14% 66% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.596 g
Tahini
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.564 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +412.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Acorns Tahini
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acorns Tahini Opinion
Calories 387kcal 595kcal Tahini
Protein 6.15g 17g Tahini
Fats 23.86g 53.76g Tahini
Net carbs 40.75g 11.89g Acorns
Carbs 40.75g 21.19g Acorns
Magnesium 62mg 95mg Tahini
Calcium 41mg 426mg Tahini
Potassium 539mg 414mg Acorns
Iron 0.79mg 8.95mg Tahini
Sugar 0.49g Acorns
Fiber 9.3g Tahini
Copper 0.621mg 1.61mg Tahini
Zinc 0.51mg 4.62mg Tahini
Phosphorus 79mg 732mg Tahini
Sodium 0mg 115mg Acorns
Vitamin A 39IU 67IU Tahini
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg Tahini
Vitamin E 0.25mg Tahini
Manganese 1.337mg 1.456mg Tahini
Selenium 34.4µg Tahini
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 1.22mg Tahini
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.473mg Tahini
Vitamin B3 1.827mg 5.45mg Tahini
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.693mg Acorns
Vitamin B6 0.528mg 0.149mg Acorns
Folate 87µg 98µg Tahini
Choline 25.8mg Tahini
Saturated Fat 3.102g 7.529g Acorns
Monounsaturated Fat 15.109g 20.302g Tahini
Polyunsaturated fat 4.596g 23.564g Tahini
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.372mg Tahini
Threonine 0.236mg 0.706mg Tahini
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.731mg Tahini
Leucine 0.489mg 1.302mg Tahini
Lysine 0.384mg 0.545mg Tahini
Methionine 0.103mg 0.561mg Tahini
Phenylalanine 0.269mg 0.901mg Tahini
Valine 0.345mg 0.95mg Tahini
Histidine 0.17mg 0.5mg Tahini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Acorns Tahini
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Acorns
53%
Tahini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Acorns
194%
Tahini

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tahini
Tahini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tahini
Tahini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.427g)
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 ($)

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. Acorns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170157/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.