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Ginkgo nuts vs. Tahini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ginkgo nuts and tahini

  • Ginkgo nuts have more vitamin C; however, tahini is higher in copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Tahini covers your daily need for copper, 148% more than ginkgo nuts.
  • Ginkgo nuts have less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, ginkgo nuts, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 0.6% 45% 38% 91% 9.3% 53% 0.91% 15% 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 +23.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +251.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21200%
Contains more IronIron +795%
Contains more CopperCopper +487.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1258.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +490.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1188.5%

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.
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 50% 9.3% 0% 0% 55% 21% 113% 9.6% 76% 0% 0% 41% 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% 1% 5% 0% 305% 109% 102% 42% 34% 0% 0% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +333.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.45mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 g
Tahini
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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 +77.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1709.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +293.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3100%
Contains more OtherOther +316.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 40% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.618 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 -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3179.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3712.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginkgo nuts Tahini
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 Ginkgo nuts Tahini DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.618g 23.564g 153%
Copper 0.274mg 1.61mg 148%
Iron 1mg 8.95mg 99%
Phosphorus 124mg 732mg 87%
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 1.22mg 83%
Fats 1.68g 53.76g 80%
Selenium 34.4µg 63%
Manganese 0.113mg 1.456mg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 0.619g 20.302g 49%
Calcium 2mg 426mg 42%
Zinc 0.34mg 4.62mg 39%
Fiber 9.3g 37%
Saturated fat 0.319g 7.529g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.473mg 29%
Protein 4.32g 17g 25%
Calories 182kcal 595kcal 21%
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg 17%
Magnesium 27mg 95mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.149mg 14%
Folate 54µg 98µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.693mg 11%
Carbs 37.6g 21.19g 5%
Sodium 7mg 115mg 5%
Choline 25.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 28µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin B3 6mg 5.45mg 3%
Potassium 510mg 414mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Net carbs 37.6g 11.89g N/A
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.372mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.706mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.209mg 0.731mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 1.302mg 0%
Lysine 0.206mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.055mg 0.561mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.901mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.102mg 0.5mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginkgo nuts 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
29%
Ginkgo nuts
53%
Tahini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Ginkgo nuts
194%
Tahini

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tahini
Tahini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.21g)
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. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/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.