Nutrition and Benefits
The nutrition in a particular brand of tahini may vary depending on the type of sesame seeds and whether or not they retain the hull. A 1-tablespoon serving of standard tahini made from hulled and toasted white sesame seeds contains about 90 calories and 8 grams of fat, although primarily the healthy monounsaturated ones credited with decreasing inflammation and the polyunsaturated ones that support brain function and decrease the risk of heart disease. Tahini is also a good source of the minerals manganese and copper, and a decent non-dairy source of calcium and vegan source of iron.
Tahini made from whole sesame seeds, including the hull, has a bit more fiber.
