Living plant atlas

Tahini

Latin Sesamum indicum · EN Tahini · SK Tahini

Edible parts

Nuts / seeds as sold

Nutrition per 100 g

Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV (UK)
Energy2489 kJ / 595 kcal30%
Protein17 g34%
Carbohydrate21 g8%
Fibre9.3 g
Natural sugars0.5 g
Fat54 g77%
Omega-3 (ALA)0.4 g
Vitamin E2.1 mg18%
Folate98 µg49%
Calcium426 mg53%
Iron8.9 mg64%
Magnesium95 mg25%
Potassium414 mg21%
Zinc4.6 mg46%
Sodium17 mg

Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice

Prep notes

Calcium without dairy. Stir the jar.

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Tahini (Sesamum indicum; SK Tahini) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under nut-seed. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Nuts / seeds as sold.

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