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Tahini vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tahini and Peanut

  • Tahini has more Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Peanut is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Tahini covers your daily need of Iron 55% more than Peanut.
  • Tahini has 5 times more Selenium than Peanut. While Tahini has 34.4µg of Selenium, Peanut has only 7.2µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) and Peanuts, all types, raw.

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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.
Tahini
6
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4
Peanut
Contains more Calcium +363%
Contains more Iron +95.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains more Zinc +41.3%
Contains more Copper +40.7%
Contains more Selenium +377.8%
Contains more Magnesium +76.8%
Contains more Potassium +70.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Manganese +32.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 128% 336% 68% 314% 37% 15% 126% 537% 190% 188%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Calcium +363%
Contains more Iron +95.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains more Zinc +41.3%
Contains more Copper +40.7%
Contains more Selenium +377.8%
Contains more Magnesium +76.8%
Contains more Potassium +70.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Manganese +32.8%

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.
Tahini
3
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5
Peanut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +3232%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.6%
Contains more Folate +144.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 5% 0% 0% 305% 110% 103% 42% 35% 74% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +3232%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.6%
Contains more Folate +144.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tahini
3
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2
Peanut
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Contains more Other +114.6%
Contains more Protein +51.8%
Contains more Water +113.1%
Equal in Fats - 49.24
17% 54% 21% 3% 5%
Protein: 17 g
Fats: 53.76 g
Carbs: 21.19 g
Water: 3.05 g
Other: 5 g
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Contains more Other +114.6%
Contains more Protein +51.8%
Contains more Water +113.1%
Equal in Fats - 49.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tahini
1
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2
Peanut
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.3%
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.564 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tahini Peanut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tahini Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 11.89g 7.63g Tahini
Protein 17g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 53.76g 49.24g Tahini
Carbs 21.19g 16.13g Tahini
Calories 595kcal 567kcal Tahini
Sugar 0.49g 4.72g Tahini
Fiber 9.3g 8.5g Tahini
Calcium 426mg 92mg Tahini
Iron 8.95mg 4.58mg Tahini
Magnesium 95mg 168mg Peanut
Phosphorus 732mg 376mg Tahini
Potassium 414mg 705mg Peanut
Sodium 115mg 18mg Peanut
Zinc 4.62mg 3.27mg Tahini
Copper 1.61mg 1.144mg Tahini
Manganese 1.456mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 34.4µg 7.2µg Tahini
Vitamin A 67IU 0IU Tahini
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Tahini
Vitamin E 0.25mg 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin B1 1.22mg 0.64mg Tahini
Vitamin B2 0.473mg 0.135mg Tahini
Vitamin B3 5.45mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.348mg Peanut
Folate 98µg 240µg Peanut
Tryptophan 0.372mg 0.25mg Tahini
Threonine 0.706mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.731mg 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.302mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.545mg 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.561mg 0.317mg Tahini
Phenylalanine 0.901mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 0.95mg 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.5mg 0.652mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 7.529g 6.279g Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 20.302g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 23.564g 15.558g Tahini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tahini Peanut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
56%
Tahini
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
194%
Tahini
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tahini
Tahini is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tahini
Tahini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tahini
Tahini is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tahini
Tahini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tahini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170189/nutrients
  2. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.