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DTahini
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Graded D — 65 out of 100, #18 of 20 nuts & seeds. Clean label carries the score (98/100); omega-3 drags it down (2/100).
The short version: Sesame paste with a real calcium number — hummus's quiet overachiever.
The catch: Sodium varies wildly by brand — some tahini is salted heavily.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 65
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#18 of 20 in Nuts & Seeds. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Tahini healthy?
It grades D — 65 out of 100, #18 of 20 nuts & seeds in our system. Sesame paste with a real calcium number — hummus's quiet overachiever.
How many calories are in Tahini?
595 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Tahini calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.