Tahini
Good nutritional profile
Sesame paste made from hulled roasted sesame seeds, values as sold.
Tahini is a paste of ground hulled sesame seeds, used in hummus, baba ganoush, halva, sauces and dressings across the Middle East and the Mediterranean. A 15 g tablespoon has about 90 kcal and 8 g of fat, mostly unsaturated, and is a good source of copper and thiamin, with some magnesium and about 64 mg of calcium. The oil separates on standing, so stir the jar well before measuring.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17g | 30.4% |
| Fat | 53.8g | 76.9% |
| Carbs | 21.2g | 7.1% |
| Simple Sugars | 7.42g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 4.48g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 9.3g | 37.2% |
| Water | 3g | 0.1% |
| Calories | 595 | 26.4% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 7.53 | g | 37.6% |
| Monounsaturated | 20.3 | g | 81.2% |
| Polyunsaturated | 23.56 | g | 181.2% |
| Omega-3 | 7.068 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 16.492 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.25 | mg |
| Selenium | 34.4 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 3 | mcg | 0.3% |
| vitamin B1 | 1.22 | mg | 101.7% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.473 | mg | 36.4% |
| vitamin B3 | 5.45 | mg | 34.1% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.149 | mg | 8.8% |
| vitamin B9 | 98 | mcg | 24.5% |
| vitamin E | 0.25 | mg | 1.7% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 426 | mg | 42.6% |
| iron | 8.95 | mg | 49.7% |
| magnesium | 346 | mg | 86.5% |
| phosphorus | 732 | mg | 104.6% |
| potassium | 414 | mg | 15.9% |
| sodium | 115 | mg | 5.0% |
| zinc | 4.62 | mg | 42.0% |
| copper | 1.61 | mg | 178.9% |
| manganese | 1.456 | mg | 63.3% |
| selenium | 34.4 | mcg | 62.5% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 500 | mg | 71.4% | 147% |
| Isoleucine | 731 | mg | 52.2% | 115% |
| Leucine | 1302 | mg | 47.7% | 100% |
| Lysine limiting | 545 | mg | 26.0% | 53% |
| Methionine | 904 | mg | 86.1% | 185% |
| Phenylalanine | 1613 | mg | 92.2% | 185% |
| Threonine | 706 | mg | 67.2% | 133% |
| Tryptophan | 372 | mg | 132.9% | 265% |
| Valine | 950 | mg | 52.2% | 112% |
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