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Low GI
High Potassium
💪High Protein

Plain Tahini Calories

Sesame paste, rich in healthy fats and protein

CALORIES

595kcal

GI

35low

POTASSIUM

414mg

FIBER

9.3g

Plain Tahini Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

595

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

23g

· 14%

Protein

17g

· 11%

Fat

53g

· 75%

Fiber

9.3g

Plain Tahini Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

1.6mg · 133% DV

Biotin

17µg · 57% DV

B6

0.8mg · 47% DV

B3

5.5mg · 34% DV

Minerals

Copper

2mg · 222% DV

Manganese

2mg · 87% DV

Phosphorus

610mg · 87% DV

Zinc

5mg · 45% DV

Plain Tahini Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

35
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

8
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Plain Tahini Processed?

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.

Does Plain Tahini Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame yes

Which Diets Is Plain Tahini Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Plain Tahini Fat Profile

SATURATED

7.5g

MONOUNSATURATED

19.7g

POLYUNSATURATED

23.6g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 72.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (72.3:1).

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Plain Tahini — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in plain tahini?

Plain tahini contains 595 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving also provides 53 g of fat, 17 g of protein, and 23 g of carbohydrates.

Is plain tahini suitable for a vegan diet?

Yes, plain tahini is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, Mediterranean, flexitarian, pescatarian, and omnivore diets. It contains sesame, which is an allergen.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.