The difference between peanut butter and sesame paste

In daily life, Chinese people like to eat sauces very much. Sauces are not only for seasoning, but also contain nutrients. Peanut butter and sesame paste are the two most common sauces. During the cooking process, the two sauces can make the taste of the dishes more prominent and taste more fragrant, but many people do not know the difference between the two sauces and even make mistakes when purchasing them. So, what is the difference between peanut butter and tahini?

1. Which is better, sesame paste or peanut butter?

Sesame paste - In addition to a large amount of calcium, sesame paste also provides a wealth of minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, as well as a large amount of vitamin E, vitamin B1, niacin, protein and monounsaturated fatty acids. It also contains sesamol, a powerful antioxidant. Pure sesame paste is not only fragrant, but also a good source of dietary calcium. Eating 30 grams of sesame paste (one tablespoon) a day can supplement about 330 mg of calcium.

Peanut butter - Compared with sesame paste, peanut butter does not contain carotene, and the content of calcium, iron, selenium and other nutrients is much lower than that of sesame paste. However, the sodium content is about 60 times higher than that of sesame paste. The sodium content of 100g of peanut butter is 2340mg, which is equivalent to about 5.8 grams of salt.

Most people can easily consume 100g of peanut butter dipping sauce when eating hot pot. Add to that artificially added condiments (salt, light soy sauce, etc.), and a hot pot meal is equivalent to eating at least 6g of salt. You can imagine the consequences! Another very important point is that in order to extend the shelf life of peanut butter, more than 80% of the peanut butter sold on the market contains artificially added trans fatty acids.

2. The difference between sesame paste and peanut butter

1. Difference in appearance: Pure sesame paste is more delicate, and the density is almost the same at the top and bottom of the bottle, but peanut butter will become harder at the bottom after being stored for a long time.

2. The difference in smell: Open it and smell it. Sesame paste has a very strong smell of cooked sesame seeds, while peanut butter does not. Many are mixed. Read the instructions on the outer packaging carefully.

3. Difference in color: Sesame paste is reddish brown and darker in color; peanut butter is gray and lighter in color.

Peanut butter: The product before peanut oil is extracted. Peanut butter is yellowish brown in color, has a fine texture, tastes delicious, and has the rich aroma inherent in peanuts. It does not get moldy or infested with insects. It is generally used as a seasoning for noodles, steamed buns, bread or cold dishes, and is also used as a filling ingredient for sweet biscuits and sweet buns. Peanut butter is made from high-quality peanuts and other raw materials. The finished product is a hard and tough paste with a strong aroma of fried peanuts. High-quality peanut butter is generally light beige in color, with fine quality, rich aroma and no impurities.

Sesame paste is a paste made from roasted and ground sesame seeds. It has a fragrant flavor and is used as a seasoning. Also called sesame paste. Sesame paste is one of the most popular fragrant condiments. There are two types: white sesame paste and black sesame paste. White sesame paste is better for consumption, while black sesame paste is better for nourishing and replenishing qi. According to the color of the sesame material used, it can be divided into white sesame paste and black sesame paste. In terms of usage, hot pot sesame sauce is a common one, and the raw material of sesame sauce is refined white sesame. It has fine workmanship, golden color, smooth texture and mellow flavor.