Nutrients in Tahini (sesame paste)
In one serving: 2 tablespoons
Share of the daily amount
| Nutrient | Amount | women 19–50 | men 19–50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 480 mcg | 53% | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamin) | 0.37 mg | 34% | 31% |
| Selenium | 10 mcg | 18% | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.4 mg | 18% | 13% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | 34% |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 13% | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 (niacin) | 1.6 mg NE | 11% | 10% |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 9% | 7% |
| Vitamin B9 (folate / folic acid) | 29 mcg DFE | 7.2% | 7.2% |
Values marked NIH were checked against the food tables of the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements; the others are approximate and unchecked. Real foods vary with variety, brand, soil and cooking.
Dishes that use it
- Foul medames with tahini, whole-wheat bread and an orange
- Hummus with whole-wheat bread, red pepper and olive oil
- Oat porridge with tahini, dates and an orange
- Foul with tomato, tahini and whole-wheat bread
- Carrot sticks with hummus
- Dried figs with tahini
- Chickpeas with tomato, tahini and a guava
- Falafel in whole-wheat bread with tahini, tomato and parsley
- Fish with rice (sayadieh) and tahini salad
- Tabbouleh with hummus and whole-wheat bread
- Cabbage salad with chickpeas, tahini and whole-wheat bread
- A banana with tahini
General information for healthy people. It does not diagnose, treat or replace advice from a doctor, pharmacist or dietitian. Not reviewed by a clinician.
Page updated: 2026-10-08 · By Prof. E. Shalaan, Applied Sciences and AI (ASAI)