Tahini vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Tahini and Hickory nut?
- Tahini is richer in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Hickory nut are richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
- Hickory nut' daily need coverage for Manganese is 137% higher.
- Tahini has 7 times more Calcium than Hickory nut. Tahini has 426mg of Calcium, while Hickory nut have 61mg.
We used Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) and Nuts, hickorynuts, dried types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +598.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +322.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +324.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +216.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +261.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +500.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +145% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +95.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.9% |
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:
12.72 g
Fats:
64.37 g
Carbs:
18.25 g
Water:
2.65 g
Other:
2.01 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.7% |
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
7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.886 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +60.6% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~7.038g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~21.886g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 595kcal | 657kcal |
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| Protein | 17g | 12.72g |
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| Fats | 53.76g | 64.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.89g | 11.85g |
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| Carbs | 21.19g | 18.25g |
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| Magnesium | 95mg | 173mg |
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| Calcium | 426mg | 61mg |
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| Potassium | 414mg | 436mg |
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| Iron | 8.95mg | 2.12mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 9.3g | 6.4g |
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| Copper | 1.61mg | 0.738mg |
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| Zinc | 4.62mg | 4.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 732mg | 336mg |
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| Sodium | 115mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 67IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Manganese | 1.456mg | 4.61mg |
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| Selenium | 34.4µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.22mg | 0.867mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.473mg | 0.131mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.45mg | 0.907mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 1.746mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.192mg |
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| Folate | 98µg | 40µg |
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| Choline | 25.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.529g | 7.038g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.302g | 32.611g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.564g | 21.886g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.372mg | 0.139mg |
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| Threonine | 0.706mg | 0.422mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.576mg |
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| Leucine | 1.302mg | 1.027mg |
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| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.497mg |
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| Methionine | 0.561mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.901mg | 0.713mg |
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| Valine | 0.95mg | 0.73mg |
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| Histidine | 0.5mg | 0.389mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
53%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
194%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tahini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hickory nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.491g)
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.