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Nutritional Profile of Sesame Butter (Tahini, From Raw & Stone Ground Kernels, Seeds)
We got 56 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Sesame Butter (Tahini, From Raw & Stone Ground Kernels, Seeds).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Arginine (Amino Acids)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
- Phosphorus, P (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for 21 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
- Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Cystine (Amino Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Nuts and Seeds) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 11 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Thiamin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Riboflavin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Ash (Other)
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Sesame Butter (Tahini, From Raw & Stone Ground Kernels, Seeds)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Sesame Butter (Tahini, From Raw & Stone Ground Kernels, Seeds)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Sesame Butter (Tahini, From Raw & Stone Ground Kernels, Seeds)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Sesame Butter (Tahini, From Raw & Stone Ground Kernels, Seeds)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Sesame Butter (Tahini, From Raw & Stone Ground Kernels, Seeds)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Sesame Butter (Tahini, From Raw & Stone Ground Kernels, Seeds)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Sesame Butter (Tahini, From Raw & Stone Ground Kernels, Seeds)
In food category: Nuts and Seeds
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 26.2 g | 7.4 g | 72 | 896 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.3 g | 2.6 g | 28 | 155 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 18.1 g | 5.1 g | 77 | 219 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 21 g | 6 g | 39 | 124 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 6.7 g | 1.9 g | 70 | 606 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 48 g | 13.6 g | 74 | 161 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 120 mg | 34 mg | 34 | 1030 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 4.3 g | 1.2 g | 58 | 534 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 2 g | 572.7 mg | 49 | 451 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 17.9 g | 5.1 g | 75 | 204 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 144 mg | 40.8 mg | 43 | 839 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 67 mg | 19 mg | 69 | 407 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 20.7 g | 5.9 g | 35 | 107 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 363 mg | 102.9 mg | 38 | 593 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 931 mg | 263.9 mg | 29 | 205 |
| Arginine | 2.6 g | 748.4 mg | 21 | 62 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.7 g | 467.8 mg | 41 | 224 |
| Cystine | 360 mg | 102.1 mg | 23 | 136 |
| Glutamic Acid | 4 g | 1.1 g | 39 | 245 |
| Glycine | 1.2 g | 345.9 mg | 26 | 137 |
| Histidine | 524 mg | 148.6 mg | 29 | 513 |
| Isoleucine | 766 mg | 217.2 mg | 32 | 337 |
| Leucine | 1.4 g | 385.6 mg | 27 | 209 |
| Lysine | 571 mg | 161.9 mg | 44 | 499 |
| Methionine | 588 mg | 166.7 mg | 18 | 382 |
| Phenylalanine | 944 mg | 267.6 mg | 30 | 154 |
| Proline | 813 mg | 230.5 mg | 37 | 346 |
| Serine | 971 mg | 275.3 mg | 30 | 141 |
| Threonine | 739 mg | 209.5 mg | 22 | 353 |
| Tryptophan | 390 mg | 110.6 mg | 15 | 76 |
| Tyrosine | 746 mg | 211.5 mg | 19 | 327 |
| Valine | 995 mg | 282.1 mg | 28 | 141 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 5 g | 57 | 393 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 98 µg | 27.8 µg | 31 | 357 |
| Folate, food | 98 µg | 27.8 µg | 30 | 191 |
| Folate, total | 98 µg | 27.8 µg | 31 | 285 |
| Niacin | 5.9 mg | 1.7 mg | 40 | 592 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 694 µg | 196.7 µg | 51 | 500 |
| Riboflavin | 510 µg | 144.6 µg | 13 | 313 |
| Thiamin | 1.3 mg | 362.9 µg | 12 | 82 |
| Vitamin B6 | 149 µg | 42.2 µg | 113 | 832 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Vitamin A, IU | 67 IU | 19 IU | 26 | 971 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 18 | 710 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 420 mg | 119.1 mg | 10 | 175 |
| Copper, Cu | 1.6 mg | 459.3 µg | 27 | 97 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.5 mg | 711.6 µg | 100 | 670 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 96 mg | 27.2 mg | 97 | 224 |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.5 mg | 413.9 µg | 64 | 229 |
| Phosphorus, P | 752 mg | 213.2 mg | 21 | 78 |
| Potassium, K | 414 mg | 117.4 mg | 114 | 484 |
| Sodium, Na | 74 mg | 21 mg | 71 | 1075 |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.6 mg | 1.3 mg | 39 | 449 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 3 g | 850.5 mg | 85 | 2539 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 5 g | 1.4 g | 15 | 198 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 570 kcal | 161.6 kcal | 62 | 122 |
| KJ (Energy) | 2,380 kj | 674.7 kj | 35 | 68 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Sesame Butter (Tahini, From Raw & Stone Ground Kernels, Seeds)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tbsp | 15.0 g | 0.5 oz |
5 Similar Nuts or Seeds
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Similar Nuts and Seeds 1 - 5
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| Sesame Butter | No of Nutrients |
(Paste, Seeds) | 57 |
(Tahini, From Roasted & Toasted Kernels, Most Common Type, Seeds) | 61 |
(Tahini, From Unroasted Kernels, Non-Chemically Removed Seed Coat, Seeds) | 56 |
(Tahini, Made From Kernels) | 38 |
(Tahini, Type Of Kernels Unspecified, Seeds) | 38 |
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