Peanut vs. Tahini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Peanut and Tahini
- Peanut has more Vitamin E, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Tahini is higher in Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
- Tahini covers your daily need of Iron 55% more than Peanut.
- Peanut has 33 times more Vitamin E than Tahini. While Peanut has 8.33mg of Vitamin E, Tahini has only 0.25mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peanuts, all types, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +363% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +377.8% |
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 | +3232% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +103.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +113.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~53.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -16.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +20.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.5% |
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 |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 567kcal | 595kcal |
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| Protein | 25.8g | 17g |
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| Fats | 49.24g | 53.76g |
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| Net carbs | 7.63g | 11.89g |
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| Carbs | 16.13g | 21.19g |
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| Magnesium | 168mg | 95mg |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 426mg |
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| Potassium | 705mg | 414mg |
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 8.95mg |
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| Sugar | 4.72g | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 8.5g | 9.3g |
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| Copper | 1.144mg | 1.61mg |
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| Zinc | 3.27mg | 4.62mg |
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| Phosphorus | 376mg | 732mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 115mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 67IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 0.25mg |
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| Manganese | 1.934mg | 1.456mg |
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| Selenium | 7.2µg | 34.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 1.22mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.473mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 5.45mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.693mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.149mg |
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| Folate | 240µg | 98µg |
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| Choline | 52.5mg | 25.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.279g | 7.529g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 24.426g | 20.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 23.564g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.372mg |
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| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.706mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.731mg |
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| Leucine | 1.672mg | 1.302mg |
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| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.545mg |
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| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.561mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.901mg |
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| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.95mg |
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| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.5mg |
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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
75%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
194%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tahini is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tahini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tahini is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tahini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.25g)
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.