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Tahini (sesame paste)

BLS 4.0 food: Tahini made from sesame seeds (Tahin (Sesammus)), code Q901000 · cross-reference USDA FDC #169410

Per portion (15 g)

89.3 kcalenergy
2.7 gprotein
1.2 gfibre
8.4 gfat
0.1 gcarbohydrate

Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims

Tahini (sesame paste) meets the legal condition for these claims (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 432/2012). The numbers show exactly why.

Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
✓ 12 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
✓ 12 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 12 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Linoleic acid contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.
✓ 22.4 g linoleic acid per 100 g; condition: at least 1.5 g per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Beneficial effect obtained with 10 g of linoleic acid per day.
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Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.
✓ 84 % of fatty acids are unsaturated and they provide 68 % of energy; condition for "high unsaturated fat": at least 70 % and more than 20 %.
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Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 1.4 mg per 100 g = 129 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Thiamine contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 1.4 mg per 100 g = 129 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart.
✓ 1.4 mg per 100 g = 129 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 0.31 mg per 100 g = 22 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells.
✓ 0.31 mg per 100 g = 22 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 0.31 mg per 100 g = 22 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
✓ 0.31 mg per 100 g = 22 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron.
✓ 0.31 mg per 100 g = 22 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 0.31 mg per 100 g = 22 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 12 mg per 100 g = 75 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 12 mg per 100 g = 75 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 12 mg per 100 g = 75 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 12 mg per 100 g = 75 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
✓ 98 µg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
✓ 98 µg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 98 µg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 98 µg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 98 µg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate has a role in the process of cell division.
✓ 98 µg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 282 mg per 100 g = 35 % of the EU NRV (800 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal teeth.
✓ 282 mg per 100 g = 35 % of the EU NRV (800 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Calcium contributes to normal muscle function.
✓ 282 mg per 100 g = 35 % of the EU NRV (800 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Calcium contributes to normal blood clotting.
✓ 282 mg per 100 g = 35 % of the EU NRV (800 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 357 mg per 100 g = 95 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function.
✓ 357 mg per 100 g = 95 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 357 mg per 100 g = 95 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to normal protein synthesis.
✓ 357 mg per 100 g = 95 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 357 mg per 100 g = 95 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
✓ 508 mg per 100 g = 25 % of the EU NRV (2000 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
✓ 508 mg per 100 g = 25 % of the EU NRV (2000 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 732 mg per 100 g = 105 % of the EU NRV (700 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iron contributes to normal cognitive function.
✓ 7 mg per 100 g = 50 % of the EU NRV (14 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin.
✓ 7 mg per 100 g = 50 % of the EU NRV (14 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body.
✓ 7 mg per 100 g = 50 % of the EU NRV (14 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iron contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 7 mg per 100 g = 50 % of the EU NRV (14 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 7 mg per 100 g = 50 % of the EU NRV (14 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function.
✓ 5.4 mg per 100 g = 54 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction.
✓ 5.4 mg per 100 g = 54 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.
✓ 5.4 mg per 100 g = 54 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 5.4 mg per 100 g = 54 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
✓ 5.4 mg per 100 g = 54 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
✓ 5.4 mg per 100 g = 54 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 5.4 mg per 100 g = 54 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
✓ 5.4 mg per 100 g = 54 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 5.4 mg per 100 g = 54 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues.
✓ 1.6 mg per 100 g = 165 % of the EU NRV (1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation.
✓ 1.6 mg per 100 g = 165 % of the EU NRV (1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body.
✓ 1.6 mg per 100 g = 165 % of the EU NRV (1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 1.6 mg per 100 g = 165 % of the EU NRV (1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 1.5 mg per 100 g = 73 % of the EU NRV (2 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
✓ 1.5 mg per 100 g = 73 % of the EU NRV (2 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Also low in sodium — which relates to the authorised claims: “Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.”

Goals this food supports

Full nutrient profile

Values per 100 g edible portion as published by the Max Rubner-Institut (BLS 4.0, 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0). "Origin" is the MRI's own data-provenance label; open "reference" for the underlying study or database. %NRV = share of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, Annex XIII).

Energy & macronutrients

Nutrientper 100 gper 15 g%NRVOrigin
Energy595 kcal89.3 kcalBLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula
Protein18 g2.7 gBLS PROT625 · Other nutrient database
reference
Converted value from: US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Fat56 g8.4 gBLS FAT · Aggregated from several sources
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Public Health England; McCance and Widdowson&
39;s The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset; 2021
Carbohydrate (available)0.7 g0.1 gBLS CHO · Calculated by formula
Sugars (total)0.3 g0.04 gBLS SUGAR · Calculated by formula
starch0.4 g0.06 gBLS STARCH · Other nutrient database
reference
Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Norwegian Food Composition Database 2023
Dietary fibre8.2 g1.2 gBLS FIBT · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
fibreSoluble2.4 g0.36 gBLS FIBSOL · Musterberechnung
Water3 g0.45 gBLS WATER · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Salt0.14 g0.02 gBLS NACL · Calculated by formula

Fats & fatty acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 15 g%NRVOrigin
Saturated fat8.4 g1.3 gBLS FASAT · Calculated by formula
Monounsaturated fat22.6 g3.4 gBLS FAMS · Calculated by formula
Polyunsaturated fat22.6 g3.4 gBLS FAPU · Calculated by formula
Omega-3 fatty acids (total)0.2 g0.03 gBLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3)0.2 g0.03 gBLS F18:3CN3 · Musterberechnung
omega622.4 g3.4 gBLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula
Linoleic acid (omega-6)22.4 g3.4 gBLS F18:2CN6 · Musterberechnung
Oleic acid21.5 g3.2 gBLS F18:1CN9 · Musterberechnung
Cholesterol0 mg0 mgBLS CHORL · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019

Vitamins

Nutrientper 100 gper 15 g%NRVOrigin
Vitamin A0 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITD · Calculated by formula
Vitamin E0.25 mg0.04 mg2 %BLS VITE · Other nutrient database
reference
Converted value from: Public Health England; McCance and Widdowson&
39;s The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset; 2021
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITK · Calculated by formula
Vitamin C1 mg0.15 mg1 %BLS VITC · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Thiamin (vitamin B1)1.4 mg0.21 mg129 %BLS THIA · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.31 mg0.05 mg22 %BLS RIBF · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Niacin (vitamin B3)12 mg1.8 mg75 %BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)0.69 mg0.1 mg12 %BLS PANTAC · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Vitamin B60.15 mg0.02 mg11 %BLS VITB6 · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Folate98 µg14.7 µg49 %BLS FOL · Calculated by formula
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITB12 · Logische Null

Minerals & trace elements

Nutrientper 100 gper 15 g%NRVOrigin
Sodium56 mg8.4 mgBLS NA · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Potassium508 mg76.2 mg25 %BLS K · Aggregated from several sources
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Public Health England; McCance and Widdowson&
39;s The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset; 2021
Calcium282 mg42.3 mg35 %BLS CA · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Magnesium357 mg53.5 mg95 %BLS MG · Other nutrient database
reference
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Phosphorus732 mg110 mg105 %BLS P · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Iron7 mg1.1 mg50 %BLS FE · Other nutrient database
reference
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Zinc5.4 mg0.81 mg54 %BLS ZN · Aggregated from several sources
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Public Health England; McCance and Widdowson&
39;s The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset; 2021
National Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024
Iodine0.8 µg0.12 µg1 %BLS ID · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Norwegian Food Safety Authority; Norwegian Food Composition Database; 2021
Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Norwegian Food Composition Database 2023
The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited and Ministry of Health, New Zealand Food Composition Database 2024
Copper1.6 mg0.25 mg165 %BLS CU · Other nutrient database
reference
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Manganese1.5 mg0.22 mg73 %BLS MN · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019

Essential amino acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 15 g%NRVOrigin
Histidine0.5 g0.07 gBLS HIS · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Isoleucine0.76 g0.11 gBLS ILE · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Leucine1.3 g0.2 gBLS LEU · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Lysine0.56 g0.08 gBLS LYS · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Methionine0.58 g0.09 gBLS MET · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Phenylalanine0.93 g0.14 gBLS PHE · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Threonine0.73 g0.11 gBLS THR · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Tryptophan0.38 g0.06 gBLS TRP · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019
Valine1 g0.15 gBLS VAL · Other nutrient database
reference
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service; USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release; 2019

Sources

Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0. Licence CC BY 4.0. Selenium and choline: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 2018. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

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