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Sesame paste, high in healthy fats, protein, and calcium
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Plain Harras Tahini (15 g) has 89 calories. That works out to 595 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.4 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 8 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 25% 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
2.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 10% · Protein 11% · Fat 79%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.05 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.7 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
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 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 167 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 179 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 179 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 298 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 595 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 1428 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 300 g | 1785 kcal |
Calculated from 595 calories per 100 g.
Plain Harras Tahini is a smooth paste made from ground sesame seeds. It can be eaten on its own or mixed into dips, sauces, dressings, and baked goods.
Oil separation in Plain Harras Tahini is natural: sesame oil rises to the surface while the jar sits. Stir it thoroughly from the bottom upward with a clean, sturdy spoon before serving.
Keep Plain Harras Tahini tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Use a clean, dry spoon each time to keep moisture and food crumbs out of the jar.
Plain Harras Tahini works in hummus, tahini-lemon dressing, sauces, cookies, and brownies. For a quick savory sauce, whisk it with lemon juice, water, and garlic until smooth.
Yes, Plain Harras Tahini can be eaten straight from the jar. Its thick texture and concentrated sesame flavor also work well spread on toast or stirred into yogurt or oatmeal.
No, Plain Harras Tahini generally does not need refrigeration; a cool, dry cupboard is suitable. Refrigeration can make the paste firmer, so let it warm slightly and stir before using.
Yes, Plain Harras Tahini is sesame paste: tahini is the common name for a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is not the same as sesame oil, which is a liquid oil.
Plain Harras Tahini can be hard to stir when the sesame oil has separated and the thicker paste has settled at the bottom. Leave the jar at room temperature briefly, then mix slowly from the bottom up.
Yes, Plain Harras Tahini can replace peanut butter in many sauces, dressings, and baked recipes, but the flavor will be more savory and sesame-forward. Start with an equal amount and adjust sweetness or liquid as needed.
Yes, Plain Harras Tahini can eventually turn rancid because it contains sesame oil. Keep it sealed and dry, and discard it if it develops a distinctly stale, paint-like smell or an unpleasant rancid taste.
Vitamins
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.55µg · 9% DV
B6
0.12mg · 7% DV
B3
0.83mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
92mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Calcium
63mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
62mg · 2% DV
Sodium
2.7mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 89 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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Plain Harras Tahini is a smooth paste made by grinding sesame seeds, a staple ingredient across the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. It can be stirred into sauces and dips, blended into hummus, or used in baking and sweets. In Turkey, tahini is often paired with grape molasses at breakfast; elsewhere it is also common in savoury dressings and as a spread.
Its flavour is nutty and toasted, with a rich, slightly earthy finish; the texture is thick and can separate in the jar, so stir it before using. Tahini is energy-dense and provides plant protein, with 17 g per 100 g. A little adds plenty of flavour to toast, roasted vegetables or a lemony dressing; thin it with water or lemon juice when you want a lighter sauce.
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.
Medium
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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
3g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.45g
Omega 6:3 ratio 63:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (63:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.