Tahini vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tahini and hummus
- Tahini is richer than hummus in copper, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for copper for tahini is 120% higher.
- Tahini contains 13 times more selenium than hummus. Tahini contains 34.4µg of selenium, while hummus contains 2.6µg.
- Hummus contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted, and toasted kernels (most common type) and Hummus, commercial.
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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 | +33.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1021.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +266.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +205.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +315.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1223.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +577.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +639.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +836.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +425% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +460% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +208.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2083.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +402.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +552.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.9% |
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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.564g | 3.613g | 133% |
| Copper | 1.61mg | 0.527mg | 120% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.22mg | 0.18mg | 87% |
| Iron | 8.95mg | 2.44mg | 81% |
| Phosphorus | 732mg | 176mg | 79% |
| Fats | 53.76g | 9.6g | 68% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 2.6µg | 58% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.302g | 4.039g | 41% |
| Calcium | 426mg | 38mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.473mg | 0.064mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 1.456mg | 0.773mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.45mg | 0.582mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 7.529g | 1.437g | 28% |
| Zinc | 4.62mg | 1.83mg | 25% |
| Calories | 595kcal | 166kcal | 21% |
| Protein | 17g | 7.9g | 18% |
| Fiber | 9.3g | 6g | 13% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 379mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 0.132mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 95mg | 71mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 228mg | 5% |
| Choline | 25.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Folate | 98µg | 83µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 21.19g | 14.29g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 11.89g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.706mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.302mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.561mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.901mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.5mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tahini contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tahini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Tahini is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.092g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)