Roasted Tahini

Roasted Tahini

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Roasted tahini is a rich paste made from ground sesame seeds that have been toasted before processing, resulting in a deeper, more intense flavor compared to raw tahini. This Middle Eastern staple is prized for its high content of healthy fats, protein, and minerals like calcium and iron. The roasting process creates a smooth, pourable consistency with a distinctive nutty, slightly bitter taste that makes it essential in hummus, sauces, and dressings.

Macro Impact

A 2 tbsp serving contains 179 calories, 5g protein, 6g carbs, and 16g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size2 tbsp (30 g)
Amount per serving
Calories179
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g
21%
Saturated Fat2g
11%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat7g
Monounsaturated Fat6g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium35mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate6g
2%
Dietary Fiber3g
10%
Total Sugars0.1g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein5g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium128mg
10%
Iron3mg
15%
Potassium124mg
3%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
6 / 275 g
2%
Fiber
3 / 28 g
10%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
3 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
16 / 78 g
21%
Monounsaturated
6 / 31 g
20%
Polyunsaturated
7 / 23 g
30%
Saturated
2 / 23 g
10%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
3%
Omega 6
7 / 19 g
37%
Omega 9
6 g
Protein
Protein
5 / 80 g
6%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
5%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
14%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
13%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
7%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
14%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
14%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
18%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
35%
Valine
0 / 2 g
14%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
32%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
12%
Niacin, B3
2 / 15 mg
11%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
4%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
3%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
29 / 400 mcg
7%
Vitamin A
1 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
1%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
128 / 1k mg
13%
Copper
1 / 1 mg
54%
Iron
3 / 13 mg
21%
Magnesium
29 / 370 mg
8%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
21%
Phosphorous
220 / 700 mg
31%
Potassium
124 / 3k mg
4%
Selenium
10 / 55 mcg
19%
Sodium
35 / 2.3k mg
2%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
15%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
1 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
8 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type). USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170189.
  2. 2.Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, roasted and toasted kernels. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 2593.

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