Tahini nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Tahini
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 595 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 12 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 oz (28.35 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 18.7 (acidic) |
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 97% of foods
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 97% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 93% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 93% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 92% of foods
Tahini calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 595 | |
| Calories in 1 tbsp | 89 | 15 g |
| Calories in 1 oz | 169 | 28.35 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
201IU of 5,000IU
4%
Vitamin E:
0.75mg of 15mg
5%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
3.7mg of 1mg
305%
Vitamin B2:
1.4mg of 1mg
109%
Vitamin B3:
16mg of 16mg
102%
Vitamin B5:
2.1mg of 5mg
42%
Vitamin B6:
0.45mg of 1mg
34%
Folate:
294µg of 400µg
74%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
77mg of 550mg
14%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 34%
17 g of 50 g
17 g (34% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 83%
53.8 g of 65 g
53.8 g (83% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
21.2 g of 300 g
21.2 g (7% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
3.1 g of 2,000 g
3.1 g (0% of DV )
Other:
5 g
5 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
1116mg of 280mg
399%
Threonine:
2118mg of 1,050mg
202%
Isoleucine:
2193mg of 1,400mg
157%
Leucine:
3906mg of 2,730mg
143%
Lysine:
1635mg of 2,100mg
78%
Methionine:
1683mg of 1,050mg
160%
Phenylalanine:
2703mg of 1,750mg
154%
Valine:
2850mg of 1,820mg
157%
Histidine:
1500mg of 700mg
214%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
7.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
20 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
24 g
Fiber content ratio for Tahini
Sugar:
0.49 g
Fiber:
9.3 g
Other:
11 g
All nutrients for Tahini per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 595kcal | 30% | 3% |
12.7 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 17g | 40% | 31% |
6 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 54g | 83% | 3% |
1.6 times more than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 12g | N/A | 42% |
4.6 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 21g | 7% | 33% |
1.3 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 95mg | 23% | 15% |
1.5 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 426mg | 43% | 7% |
3.4 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 414mg | 12% | 17% |
2.8 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 9mg | 112% | 7% |
3.4 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0.49g | N/A | 71% |
18.3 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 9.3g | 37% | 12% |
3.9 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 1.6mg | 179% | 15% |
11.3 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 4.6mg | 42% | 20% |
1.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 732mg | 105% | 8% |
4 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% | 47% |
4.3 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | 62% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | 71% |
5.8 times less than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 63% | 30% | |
| Selenium | 34µg | 63% | 28% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.2mg | 102% | 10% |
4.6 times more than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.47mg | 36% | 15% |
3.6 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 5.5mg | 34% | 29% |
1.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 14% | 46% |
1.6 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 11% | 55% |
1.3 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 98µg | 25% | 24% |
1.6 times more than Brussels sprouts
|
| Saturated Fat | 7.5g | 38% | 17% |
1.3 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | 72% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | N/A | 10% |
2.1 times more than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24g | N/A | 9% |
2 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.37mg | 0% | 44% |
1.2 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.71mg | 0% | 68% |
Equal to Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.73mg | 0% | 69% |
1.3 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 1.3mg | 0% | 69% |
1.9 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.55mg | 0% | 76% |
1.2 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.56mg | 0% | 61% |
5.8 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.9mg | 0% | 58% |
1.3 times more than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | 65% |
2.1 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.5mg | 0% | 68% |
1.5 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
Check out similar food or compare with current
NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 595
% Daily Value*
83%
Total Fat
54g
34%
Saturated Fat 7.5g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
5%
Sodium 115mg
7.1%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
37%
Dietary Fiber
9.3g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
17g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
426mg
43%
Iron
9mg
112%
Potassium
414mg
12%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
ⓘ
Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ⓘ
While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
Tahini nutrition infographic
Infographic link
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.