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Tahini
Tahini provides 279 kcal per 100 g, with 25 g of sugars and 17.9 g of protein. That is 1577% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D. It is listed in the Tahini category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 279 kcal | 633 −56% |
| Total fat | 7.1 g | 55.5 −87% |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g | 8.9 −20% |
| Carbohydrates | 35.7 g | 9.2 +287% |
| Total sugars | 25 g | 1.5 +1577% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.6 g | 9.3 −62% |
| Protein | 17.9 g | 22 −19% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.3 −56% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 503 Tahini products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 26% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sodium
- 52 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)
- Source of fiber
- 3.6 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other tahini
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Ingredient list not available.
Product details
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianVegan
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0810084231012
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tahini?
Tahini contains 279 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Tahini?
Tahini has 25 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Tahini healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Tahini vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 30, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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