Highly nutritious
Top 1 in Top 8 Health Benefits of Tahini
Tahini is high in good fats, vitamins, and minerals. In fact, 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of several nutrients offers more than 10% of the Daily Value (DV). One tablespoon (15 grams) of tahini contains the following:
- Calories: 90 calories
- Protein: 3 grams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Carbs: 3 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Thiamine: 13% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 11% of the DV
- Phosphorus: 11% of the DV
- Manganese: 11% of the DV
Tahini is high in phosphorus and manganese, both of which are essential for bone health. It's also strong in thiamine (vitamin B1) and vitamin B6, both of which help with energy generation. Furthermore, monounsaturated fatty acids account for approximately 50% of the fat in tahini. These are anti-inflammatory and have been related to a lower risk of chronic illness.
