Tahini

Packaged product Boissons Sainsbury’s

Tahini contains 662 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 45 g (45 g) provides about 298 kcal.

Roughly 79 % of its calories come from fat, with 15 % from protein and 5 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for boissons on FoodFactly (652 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 176 % of the Daily Value for cuivre, 81 % of the Daily Value for fer and 77 % of the Daily Value for magnésium.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Tahini by Sainsbury’s, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
662kcal per 100 g
24,9 gprotein
8,8 gcarbohydrates
57,6 gfat
298kcal in serving, 45 g (45 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 662 kcal
Total fat L 57,6 g 74 %
Saturated fat L 9,2 g 46 %
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0 %
Sodium L 4 mg 0,2 %
Total carbohydrates L 8,8 g 3 %
Dietary fiber L 4,6 g 16 %
Total sugars L 1,8 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0 %
Protein L 24,9 g 50 %
Vitamine A L 0 µg0 %
Vitamine C L 0 mg0 %
Vitamine D L 0 µg0 %
Vitamine E L 0,25 mg2 %
Thiamine (B1) L 0,79 mg66 %
Riboflavine (B2) L 0,25 mg19 %
Niacine (B3) L 4,5 mg28 %
Acide pantothénique (B5) L 0,05 mg1 %
Vitamine B6 L 0,79 mg46 %
Folate (B9) L 97 µg24 %
Vitamine B12 L 0 µg0 %
Calcium L 962 mg74 %
Fer L 14,6 mg81 %
Magnésium L 324 mg77 %
Phosphore L 605 mg48 %
Potassium L 468 mg10 %
Zinc L 5,7 mg52 %
Cuivre L 1,6 mg176 %
Manganèse L 1,2 mg54 %
Sélénium L 26,5 µg48 %
Iodine L 2,5 µg2 %

% 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: 5 %Fat: 79 %662kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 15 %
  • Carbohydrates 5 %
  • Fat 79 %

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

Cuivre176 %Fer81 %Magnésium77 %Calcium74 %Thiamine (B1)66 %Manganèse54 %Zinc52 %Phosphore48 %Sélénium48 %Vitamine B646 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein24,9 gabove the median for boissons (median 23,8 g)
  • Fiber4,6 gin the lowest quarter of boissons (median 9,8 g)
  • Sugars1,8 gin the top quarter of boissons (median 0,4 g)
  • Fat57,6 gabove the median for boissons (median 57,5 g)
  • Saturated fat9,2 gabove the median for boissons (median 9,1 g)
  • Sodium4 mgbelow the median for boissons (median 28 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3,8 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)
Graisses monoinsaturées L22,4 g
Graisses polyinsaturées L23,5 g
Sugars and starch (1)
Étoile L0,4 g
Carotenoids (1)
Bêta-carotène L5 µg
Other components (2)
Eau L3,5 g
Alcool L0 g

Product details

Brand
Sainsbury’s
Barcode
01708950
Quantity
180 g
Label serving
45 g
Category
Tahini
Packaging
Glass
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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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 662 kcal. Serving, 45 g (45 g): about 298 kcal.

Is Tahini high in protein?

Tahini contains 24,9 g of protein per 100 g (50 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11,2 g in serving, 45 g (45 g). About 15 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other boissons, that is above the median (median 23,8 g).

How many carbs are in Tahini?

Tahini has 8,8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4,6 g of fiber and 1,8 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 57,6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9,2 g is saturated (46 % of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Tahini contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are cuivre (176 % DV), fer (81 % DV), magnésium (77 % DV), calcium (74 % DV) and Thiamine (B1) (66 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Tahini?

100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0,2 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated 27 mars 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 01708950. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 27 mars 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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