Macadamia vs. Tahini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Macadamia and Tahini?
- Macadamia is higher in Manganese, yet Tahini is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
- Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 116% more.
- Macadamia has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Tahini. While Macadamia has 12.061g of Saturated Fat, Tahini has only 7.529g.
We used Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) types in this article.
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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 | +36.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +183.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +401.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +142.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +255.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +289.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +855.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +116% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +192% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +790.9% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +124.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +338.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +190% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -37.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1468.8% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 718kcal | 595kcal |
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| Protein | 7.91g | 17g |
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| Fats | 75.77g | 53.76g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.22g | 11.89g |
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| Carbs | 13.82g | 21.19g |
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| Magnesium | 130mg | 95mg |
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| Calcium | 85mg | 426mg |
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| Potassium | 368mg | 414mg |
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| Iron | 3.69mg | 8.95mg |
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| Sugar | 4.57g | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 8.6g | 9.3g |
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| Copper | 0.756mg | 1.61mg |
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| Zinc | 1.3mg | 4.62mg |
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| Starch | 1.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 732mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 115mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.25mg |
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| Manganese | 4.131mg | 1.456mg |
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| Selenium | 3.6µg | 34.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 1.22mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.473mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 5.45mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.693mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0.149mg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 98µg |
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| Choline | 25.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 12.061g | 7.529g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 58.877g | 20.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 23.564g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.372mg |
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| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.706mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 0.602mg | 1.302mg |
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| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.545mg |
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| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.561mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0.901mg |
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| Valine | 0.363mg | 0.95mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.5mg |
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| Fructose | 0.07g |
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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
40%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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194%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tahini is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tahini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.532g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tahini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Tahini is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tahini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
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.