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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Sesame Butter (Tahini)"
| Food Name: Sesame Butter (Tahini) | |
| Food Group: Nuts and Seeds | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 595 | Total Fat (g): 54 |
| Protein (g): 17 | Carbohydrates (g): 21 |
| Fiber (g): 9 | Net Carbs (g): 12 |
| Water (g): 3 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 8 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 20302 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 23564 | Omega-3 (mg): 407 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 23133 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 67 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 3 |
| Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 98 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 98 | Folate DFE (mcg): 98 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 426 | Iron (mg): 9 |
| Magnesium (mg): 95 | Phosphorus (mg): 732 |
| Potassium (mg): 414 | Sodium (mg): 115 |
| Zinc (mg): 5 | Copper (mg): 2 |
| Manganese (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 34 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 372 | Threonine (mg): 706 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 731 | Leucine (mg): 1302 |
| Lysine (mg): 545 | Methionine (mg): 561 |
| Cystine (mg): 343 | Phenylalanine (mg): 901 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 712 | Valine (mg): 950 |
| Arginine (mg): 2521 | Histidine (mg): 500 |
| Alanine (mg): 889 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1578 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3792 | Glycine (mg): 1165 |
| Proline (mg): 776 | Serine (mg): 927 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 26 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 40 |
| PRAL Score: 19 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Sesame Butter (Tahini)
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Sesame Butter (Tahini)'?
100 grams of 'Sesame Butter (Tahini)' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 17g (around 34% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 21g (around 8% of daily requirement),
Fat – 54g (around 69% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Protein, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Protein intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Sesame Butter (Tahini)'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Sesame Butter (Tahini)' provides around 595 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 30% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Sesame Butter (Tahini)' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Sesame Butter (Tahini)' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 17g protein, 21g carbs, and 54g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Sesame Butter (Tahini)' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Sesame Butter (Tahini)' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 426 mg (33% DV),
Iron (mg): 9 mg (50% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 732 mg (59% DV),
Zinc (mg): 5 mg (45% DV),
Copper (mg): 2 mg (222% DV),
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 34 mcg (62% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Magnesium (mg): 95 mg (23% DV).
'Sesame Butter (Tahini)' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Potassium (mg): 414 mg (9% DV),
Sodium (mg): 115 mg (5% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Sesame Butter (Tahini) in significant amounts?
'Sesame Butter (Tahini)' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 mg (83% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 mg (31% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 98 mcg (25% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 98 mcg (25% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 98 mcg (25% DV).
'Sesame Butter (Tahini)' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 3 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 67 IU (2% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Sesame Butter (Tahini)' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Saturated Fat (g): 8 g (40% of max recommended),
Iron (mg): 9 mg (20% of max recommended),
Copper (mg): 2 mg (20% of max recommended).