Tahini vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Tahini and Mixed nuts
- Tahini has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Mixed nuts are higher in Vitamin E, Magnesium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
- Tahini covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 86% more than Mixed nuts.
- Tahini has 4 times more Calcium than Mixed nuts. While Tahini has 426mg of Calcium, Mixed nuts have only 117mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.
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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 | +264.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +242.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +141.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.1% |
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 | +2133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +545.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3028% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~53.95g
~equal in
Carbs
~21.05g
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
8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.612 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +40.3% |
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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| Calories | 595kcal | 607kcal |
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| Protein | 17g | 20.04g |
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| Fats | 53.76g | 53.95g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.89g | 14.05g |
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| Carbs | 21.19g | 21.05g |
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| Magnesium | 95mg | 229mg |
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| Calcium | 426mg | 117mg |
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| Potassium | 414mg | 632mg |
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| Iron | 8.95mg | 2.61mg |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 9.3g | 7g |
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| Copper | 1.61mg | 0.907mg |
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| Zinc | 4.62mg | 3.36mg |
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| Starch | 4.2g |
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| Phosphorus | 732mg | 456mg |
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| Sodium | 115mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 67IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 7.82mg |
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| Manganese | 1.456mg | 2.04mg |
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| Selenium | 34.4µg | 33.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.22mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.473mg | 0.196mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.45mg | 7.709mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.693mg | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.352mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.7µg |
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| Folate | 98µg | 83µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.055g |
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| Choline | 25.8mg | 52mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.529g | 8.711g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.302g | 28.488g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.564g | 14.612g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.372mg | 0.22mg |
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| Threonine | 0.706mg | 0.703mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 0.826mg |
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| Leucine | 1.302mg | 1.656mg |
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| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.782mg |
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| Methionine | 0.561mg | 0.283mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.901mg | 1.182mg |
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| Valine | 0.95mg | 1.001mg |
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| Histidine | 0.5mg | 0.572mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.082g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.455g |
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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%
50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
194%
139%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tahini is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tahini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tahini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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?
Mixed nuts 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.