Tahini from unroasted kernels

USDA name: Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from unroasted kernels (non-chemically removed seed coat)

85 calories in 1 tbsp (14 g). Per 100 g, protein: 17.9 g, carbohydrates: 17.9 g, fat: 56.4 g.

Among the other records in Nut and Seed Products, per 100 g: more iron than 83%, and less sodium than 82%.

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Serving
1
= 14 g
85KCAL
Where the calories come from

Tahini from unroasted kernels, 1 tbsp

85 calories

  • Protein2.5 g11% of calories
  • Carbs2.5 g11% of calories

    incl. 1.3 g fiber

  • Fat7.9 g78% of calories

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 tbsp (14 g)
Amount per serving
Calories85
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.9 g10%
Saturated Fat 1.1 g6%
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 0.14 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 2.5 g1%
Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5%
Protein 2.5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg0%
Calcium 19.7 mg2%
Iron 0.89 mg5%
Potassium 64.3 mg1%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. — means not reported. Estimates use the assumptions explained on this page.

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vitamins

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Thiamin (B1)19% 0.22 mg
  • Niacin (B3)5% 0.79 mg
  • Folate3% 13.7 µg
  • Pantothenic acid (B5)2% 0.097 mg
  • Riboflavin (B2)1% 0.017 mg
  • Vitamin B61% 0.021 mg

Little or none: Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D.

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Copper23% 0.21 mg
  • Zinc13% 1.5 mg
  • Magnesium12% 49.4 mg
  • Manganese9% 0.2 mg
  • Phosphorus9% 111 mg
  • Iron5% 0.89 mg
  • Calcium2% 19.7 mg
  • Potassium1% 64.3 mg

Little or none: Sodium.

Amino acids

Grams in this serving. Essential amino acids are marked •

  • Glutamic acid0.56 g
  • Arginine0.37 g
  • Aspartic acid0.23 g
  • Leucine•0.19 g
  • Glycine0.17 g
  • Valine•0.14 g
  • Serine0.14 g
  • Phenylalanine•0.13 g
  • Alanine0.13 g
  • Proline0.11 g
  • Isoleucine•0.11 g
  • Tyrosine0.11 g
  • Threonine•0.1 g
  • Methionine•0.083 g
  • Lysine•0.081 g
  • Histidine•0.074 g
  • Tryptophan•0.055 g
  • Cystine0.051 g

How it compares

Against other records in Nut and Seed Products, per 100 g. Each nutrient uses only records with a value; matching values are counted separately. Percentages are rounded.

  • Iron

    Higher than 83%

    Same value as 0 of 155 other records.

    leastmost

  • Sodium

    Lower than 82%

    Same value as 8 of 155 other records.

    leastmost

  • Total fat

    Higher than 78%

    Same value as 0 of 155 other records.

    leastmost

  • Calcium

    Higher than 75%

    Same value as 1 of 155 other records.

    leastmost

  • Carbohydrates

    Lower than 72%

    Same value as 0 of 155 other records.

    leastmost

  • Vitamin C

    Lower than 71%

    Same value as 40 of 137 other records.

    leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in tahini from unroasted kernels?
1 tbsp (14 g): 85 calories; protein: 2.5 g, carbohydrates: 2.5 g, fat: 7.9 g.
How much protein is in tahini from unroasted kernels?
17.9 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 12%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in tahini from unroasted kernels?
8.6 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

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All 63 reported nutrients, per 100 g+
Water3 g
Energy607 kcal
Energy2,540 kj
Protein17.9 g
Total lipid (fat)56.4 g
Ash4.7 g
Carbohydrate, by difference17.9 g
Fiber, total dietary9.3 g
Calcium, Ca141 mg
Iron, Fe6.3 mg
Magnesium, Mg353 mg
Phosphorus, P790 mg
Potassium, K459 mg
Sodium, Na1 mg
Zinc, Zn10.4 mg
Copper, Cu1.5 mg
Manganese, Mn1.5 mg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0 mg
Thiamin1.6 mg
Riboflavin0.12 mg
Niacin5.6 mg
Pantothenic acid0.69 mg
Vitamin B-60.15 mg
Folate, total98 µg
Folic acid0 µg
Folate, food98 µg
Folate, DFE98 µg
Vitamin B-120 µg
Vitamin A, RAE3 µg
Retinol0 µg
Vitamin A, IU67 iu
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0 iu
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0 µg
Fatty acids, total saturated7.9 g
SFA 14:00.14 g
SFA 16:05 g
SFA 18:02.4 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated21.3 g
MUFA 16:10.17 g
MUFA 18:121 g
MUFA 20:10.079 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated24.7 g
PUFA 18:224.3 g
PUFA 18:30.43 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Tryptophan0.39 g
Threonine0.74 g
Isoleucine0.77 g
Leucine1.4 g
Lysine0.58 g
Methionine0.59 g
Cystine0.36 g
Phenylalanine0.95 g
Tyrosine0.75 g
Valine1 g
Arginine2.7 g
Histidine0.53 g
Alanine0.94 g
Aspartic acid1.7 g
Glutamic acid4 g
Glycine1.2 g
Proline0.82 g
Serine0.98 g

Source: USDA SR Legacy: the Standard Reference database, USDA's classic nutrient tables. FDC ID 169406, published 2019-04-01. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.