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Tahini from whole sesame seeds is richer in fiber and minerals.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Brown tahini made from whole sesame (15 g) has 89 calories. That works out to 595 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.7 g of carbs, 3.3 g of protein, 8.1 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 37% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
89
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
2.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
3.3g
· 7% DV
Fat
8.1g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 11% · Protein 14% · Fat 75%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.13 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 167 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 179 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 238 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 595 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 100 g | 595 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 1428 kcal |
Calculated from 595 calories per 100 g.
Brown tahini made from whole sesame is ground from sesame seeds with their outer hulls intact. It is usually darker, more robust in flavor, and sometimes grainier than tahini made from hulled seeds, which tends to be smoother and milder.
Brown tahini made from whole sesame can taste naturally earthy or slightly bitter because the hulls are included; roasting can also affect its flavor. A sharply rancid, paint-like, or stale taste is different and can indicate that the sesame oils have spoiled.
Yes, brown tahini made from whole sesame works in hummus. Its stronger sesame flavor and darker color will come through, so add it gradually and balance it with lemon juice, garlic, and the other ingredients to suit your taste.
Yes, brown tahini made from whole sesame can replace regular tahini in most recipes. Its flavor is stronger and its texture may be less smooth, so start with slightly less in delicate sauces or desserts and adjust after tasting.
Store brown tahini made from whole sesame tightly closed in a cool, dry, dark cupboard, away from heat and sunlight. Use a clean, dry spoon each time to keep water and food particles out, which can affect its freshness.
Yes, oil separating in brown tahini made from whole sesame is normal because the sesame paste settles during storage. Stir it thoroughly from the bottom before use. If it is too stiff to mix, let the jar sit at room temperature briefly.
Whisk brown tahini made from whole sesame with lemon juice, then add warm water a little at a time until it reaches a pourable consistency. It may thicken at first; keep whisking before adding more water.
Yes, brown tahini made from whole sesame works in cookies, cakes, and other baked goods. It gives them a deeper, nuttier flavor and can make the result darker, so its distinct taste may be more noticeable than with hulled tahini.
Yes, brown tahini made from whole sesame pairs well with molasses. Its earthy, slightly bitter sesame flavor balances molasses’ sweetness; mix a small amount first, then adjust the proportions to your preference.
Yes, brown tahini made from whole sesame can be eaten as it is, spread on toast, or stirred into sauces and dressings. Stir the jar well first so the separated oil is evenly mixed through the paste.
Vitamins
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
B6
0.12mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.5µg · 5% DV
Vitamin K
6µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.33mg · 37% DV
Manganese
0.38mg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
111mg · 16% DV
Calcium
144mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
69mg · 2% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Brown tahini made from whole sesame is a thick paste of sesame seeds ground with their outer hulls intact. Tahini has a long history across the Middle East and eastern Mediterranean; using whole seeds gives this variety a darker colour and a fuller, sometimes slightly bitter flavour than tahini made from hulled seeds.
It can be spooned into dressings and dips, stirred into hummus, or spread on toast. In Turkey and nearby regions, tahini is also commonly paired with grape molasses for breakfast, while cooks elsewhere use it in sauces, baking and sweets. Whole sesame tahini brings more fibre and minerals; it has 11.8 g of fibre per 100 g. Stir it well if the oil has separated, and thin it with water or lemon for a lighter dressing.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.93g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.68g
Omega 6:3 ratio 65.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (65.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.