Cashew butter vs. Tahini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cashew butter and tahini
- Cashew butter is richer in vitamin E, magnesium, and vitamin K, yet tahini is richer in vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, vitamin B3, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tahini is 89% higher.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, cashew butter, plain, with salt added 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +598.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +269.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1932% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +672.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +197.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +391.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.12 g
Fats:
53.03 g
Carbs:
30.3 g
Water:
2.34 g
Other:
2.21 g
Protein:
17 g
Fats:
53.76 g
Carbs:
21.19 g
Water:
3.05 g
Other:
5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.2% |
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Fats
~53.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.606 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
26.709 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.371 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.564 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.2% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.158mg | 1.22mg | 89% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.371g | 23.564g | 68% |
| Manganese | 1.456mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 4.91mg | 8.95mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 388mg | 732mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 34.4µg | 46% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 426mg | 37% |
| Vitamin E | 5.08mg | 0.25mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.108mg | 5.45mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 206mg | 95mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 30.3µg | 0µg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 9.3g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.473mg | 24% |
| Copper | 1.758mg | 1.61mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 26.709g | 20.302g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 10.606g | 7.529g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 14% | |
| Folate | 55µg | 98µg | 11% |
| Protein | 12.12g | 17g | 10% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 115mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.149mg | 4% |
| Choline | 48.3mg | 25.8mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 30.3g | 21.19g | 3% |
| Zinc | 4.43mg | 4.62mg | 2% |
| Calories | 609kcal | 595kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 414mg | 1% |
| Fats | 53.03g | 53.76g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.3g | 11.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.09g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.388mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.445mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.831mg | 1.302mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.204mg | 0.561mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.537mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.617mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
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
30%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
194%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tahini is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tahini contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tahini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.077g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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