Tahini vs. Alfalfa seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tahini and alfalfa seeds?
- Tahini is richer than alfalfa seeds in copper, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, selenium, manganese, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Tahini's daily need coverage for copper is 161% more.
- Tahini has 109 times more saturated fat than alfalfa seeds. While tahini has 7.529g of saturated fat, alfalfa seeds have only 0.069g.
We used Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) and Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw 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 | +251.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1231.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +424.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +832.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +925.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +402.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +945.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +674.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5633.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
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 | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1505.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1033.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +338.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17 g
Fats:
53.76 g
Carbs:
21.19 g
Water:
3.05 g
Other:
5 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.69 g
Carbs:
2.1 g
Water:
92.82 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +326.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7691.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +909% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2943.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.564 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.409 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36153.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5661.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.61mg | 0.157mg | 161% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.564g | 0.409g | 154% |
| Iron | 8.95mg | 0.96mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.22mg | 0.076mg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 732mg | 70mg | 95% |
| Fats | 53.76g | 0.69g | 82% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 0.6µg | 61% |
| Manganese | 1.456mg | 0.188mg | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.302g | 0.056g | 51% |
| Calcium | 426mg | 32mg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 7.529g | 0.069g | 34% |
| Zinc | 4.62mg | 0.92mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.45mg | 0.481mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 9.3g | 1.9g | 30% |
| Calories | 595kcal | 23kcal | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.473mg | 0.126mg | 27% |
| Protein | 17g | 3.99g | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 30.5µg | 25% |
| Folate | 98µg | 36µg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 95mg | 27mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 79mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.034mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.2mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 21.19g | 2.1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 0.563mg | 3% |
| Choline | 25.8mg | 14.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.89g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.706mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.302mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.561mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.901mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 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
53%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
194%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tahini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tahini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alfalfa seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Alfalfa seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.46g)
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 ($)