Sesame butter (tahini) (made from kernels)

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 (a vital part of the body growth process), Iron (plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system), Selenium (important for the stimulation of antibodies), Calcium (helps prevent cancer), Zinc (improves the senses of taste and smell), Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats) and Potassium (helps reduce the risk of heart diseases and hypertension).
  • 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

Essential for normal growth and health; Reduces the symptoms of arthritis.

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%