Sesame butter (tahini) (made from kernels)
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Tablespoon15 g

Calories in 1 tablespoon (15 g)
89.3 calories, 72.9 from fat
 
Carbs
3.2 g
 
Proteins
2.6 g
 
Fat
8.1 g
 
Sat. Fat
1.1 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Sesame butter (tahini) (made from kernels) has high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.21 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (13.7%/cal) - a good source of Copper (essential for normal growth and health), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue), Iron (a vital element for muscle health), Selenium (stimulates the creation of antioxidants), Calcium (helps prevent cancer), Zinc (plays a leading role in weight loss), Magnesium (helps you sleep better) and Potassium (instrumental for the metabolic processing of various nutrients).
  • Sesame butter (tahini) (made from kernels) contains a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat and sodium (0.01%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (34% of DV/100g), fiber (37% of DV/100g) and relatively high in saturated fat (38% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(6 cal/g)
High
Density
(13.7 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.4 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
5%
Protein
1%
Carbs
6%
Fiber
12%
Fat
6%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
1%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Copper

Reduces the symptoms of arthritis; Stimulates the brain.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Sesame butter (tahini) (made from kernels)

Serving Size: tablespoon (15g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 89.3 cal
Calories from Fat 72.9 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 8.1 g 12.4%
Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.6%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 17.3 mg 0.7%
Total Carbohydrate 3.2 g 1.1%
Dietary Fiber 1.4 g 5.6%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 2.6 g 5.1%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 1.5 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 1.1%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0 mcg 0%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 63.9 mg 6.5%
Copper (Cu) 0.2 mg 12.1%
Iron (Fe) 1.3 mg 7.5%
Magnesium (Mg) 14.3 mg 3.6%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 62.1 mg 1.8%
Phosphorus (P) 109.8 mg 11%
Selenium (Se) 5.2 mcg 7.4%
Zinc (Zn) 0.7 mg 4.6%