
Product Insights
Tahini is a plant‑based sesame seed paste marketed as a spread and belongs to the Cereals and potatoes group, specifically the cereals sub‑category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed food, containing 54 g of total fat (including 8 g of saturated fat), 17 g of protein, 9 g of fiber, 1 g of sugar and 0.35 g of salt per 100 g. While its high protein and fiber and very low sugar are nutritional strengths, the product is also very calorie‑dense and high in total fat, which may be a concern for those monitoring energy intake.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average plant‑based spread, this tahini contains far less sugar (1 g vs 9 g) and salt (0.35 g vs 2.96 g) but markedly more total fat (54 g vs 6.94 g), while its saturated fat (8 g) is well below the category average of 165.82 g.
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