Tahini
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Sainsbury's
Tahini contains 664 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 15 g (15 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 15% from protein and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (655 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 176% of the Daily Value for copper, 81% of the Daily Value for iron and 77% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 664 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 58.5 g | 75% |
| Saturated fat L | 9.3 g | 47% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 8 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 12.5 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber L | 8.7 g | 31% |
| Total sugars L | 1.3 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 26.2 g | 52% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.79 mg | 66% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 4.5 mg | 28% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.05 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.79 mg | 47% |
| Folate (B9) L | 97.2 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 964 mg | 74% |
| Iron L | 14.6 mg | 81% |
| Magnesium L | 325 mg | 77% |
| Phosphorus L | 607 mg | 49% |
| Potassium L | 469 mg | 10% |
| Zinc L | 5.8 mg | 52% |
| Copper L | 1.6 mg | 176% |
| Manganese L | 1.2 mg | 54% |
| Selenium L | 26.6 µg | 48% |
| Iodine L | 2.5 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 77%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein26.2 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 24 g)
- Fiber8.7 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 8.5 g)
- Sugars1.3 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.3 g)
- Fat58.5 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 58 g)
- Saturated fat9.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 9 g)
- Sodium8 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 16 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 23.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 23.3 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.4 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (4)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L | 0.26 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L | 21.3 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 3.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 00436151
- Label serving
- 1 tbsp (15 g)
- Category
- Cereal butters
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Sesame Seed (100%).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahin Ekonomik | 664 | 23 g | 12.5 g | 58 g |
| Tahini 100% Natural Sesame Seed Puree frontier foods | 663 | 26.5 g | 2.5 g | 58.8 g |
| Al Rabih Sesame Paste Al-Rabih | 666 | 20 g | 13 g | 60 g |
| Light tahini Pit & Pit | 662 | 23.7 g | 2.2 g | 59.7 g |
| Tahini Al Kanater | 667 | 26.7 g | 13.3 g | 53.3 g |
| Organic Hulled Tahini macro | 661 | 22 g | 5 g | 61 g |
| Tahin Sesampaste Ekonomik | 668 | 23 g | 12.5 g | 58 g |
| Tahin crème de sésame au sel marin Monki | 660 | 27 g | 6 g | 58 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tahini?
100 g of Tahini has 664 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 15 g (15 g): about 100 kcal.
Is Tahini high in protein?
Tahini contains 26.2 g of protein per 100 g (52% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.9 g in serving, 1 tbsp, 15 g (15 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 24 g).
How many carbs are in Tahini?
Tahini has 12.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.7 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Tahini?
Tahini contains 58.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.3 g is saturated (47% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Tahini contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (176% DV), iron (81% DV), magnesium (77% DV), calcium (74% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (66% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Tahini?
100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 18, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 00436151. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 18, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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