Group
pantry
Edible parts
Sesame paste, as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2489 kJ / 595 kcal | 30% |
| Protein | 17 g | 34% |
| Carbohydrate | 21.2 g | 8% |
| Natural sugars | 0.49 g | 1% |
| Fat | 53.8 g | 77% |
| Saturated fat | 7.53 g | 38% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 9.3 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.3 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.56 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.41 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3 µg RAE | <1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 98 µg | 49% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1.22 mg | 111% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.47 mg | 34% |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.45 mg | 34% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.69 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Choline | 25.8 mg | — |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 53% |
| Iron | 8.95 mg | 64% |
| Magnesium | 95 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 414 mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 4.62 mg | 46% |
| Copper | 1.61 mg | 161% |
| Manganese | 1.46 mg | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 732 mg | 105% |
| Selenium | 34.4 µg | 63% |
| Sodium | 115 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170189). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Calcium without dairy. Stir the jar.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Tahini (Sesamum indicum) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under pantry. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Sesame paste, as sold.