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●Low GI

⚡High Potassium

💪High Protein

Tahini (Whole Sesame) Calories

Tahini made from whole sesame seeds, rich in fiber and minerals

CALORIES

595kcal

35low

POTASSIUM

430mg

FIBER

9.3g

Tahini (Whole Sesame) Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

595

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

16g

· 10%

Protein

17.5g

· 11%

Fat

53.8g

· 79%

Fiber

9.3g

Tahini (Whole Sesame) Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

1.6mg · 133% DV

0.8mg · 47% DV

5.5mg · 34% DV

Vitamin K

35µg · 29% DV

Minerals

Copper

2mg · 222% DV

Manganese

2mg · 87% DV

Phosphorus

610mg · 87% DV

Selenium

34µg · 62% DV

Tahini (Whole Sesame) Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

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

Is Tahini (Whole Sesame) 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 Tahini (Whole Sesame) 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 Tahini (Whole Sesame) Good For?

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

Tahini (Whole Sesame) Fat Profile

SATURATED

7.5g

MONOUNSATURATED

19.8g

POLYUNSATURATED

23g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 70:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (70:1).

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Tahini (Whole Sesame) — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in whole sesame tahini?

Whole sesame tahini provides 595 calories per 100 g. It also contains 53.8 g of fat, 17.5 g of protein, and 9.3 g of fiber per 100 g.

Is whole sesame tahini low glycemic?

Whole sesame tahini has a glycemic index of 35. It contains sesame and is not suitable for people with a sesame allergy.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.