USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Tahini?
Per 100g, Tahini has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 35/100. Its strongest contributions are Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
35/100
14 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 1 tbsp (15g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 1 tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 595 kcal | 89 kcal |
| Protein | 17 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 21 g | 3 g |
| Fat | 54 g | 8 g |
| Fiber | 9 g | 1 g |
| Sat fat | 8 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 17 mg |
| Potassium | 414 mg | 62 mg |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 64 mg |
| Iron | 9 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 95 mg | 14 mg |
| Zinc | 4.6 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 98 µg | 15 µg |
Where Tahini contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Iron
100%
9 mg per 100g
Phosphorus
100%
732 mg per 100g
Vitamin B1
100%
1.22 mg per 100g
Calcium
61%
426 mg per 100g
Sat fat
8 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
115 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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