Tahini
Trader Joe's Organic Tahini
19.6 oz
Score
- High in saturated fat
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Trader Joe's Organic Tahini scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 7 points Saturated fat 9.4 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 688 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
- plus 4 points Fiber 9.4 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Capped at 79: High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Organic Tahini
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 9.4 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 688 kcal / 100 g minus 4 points
- Fiber 9.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 28.1 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 5 = 95 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 688 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 59.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 9.4 g |
| Protein | 28.1 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 2 Tbsp (32 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC TAHINI (GROUND HULLED ORGANIC SESAME SEEDS)
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Glass
Context only: no points in v1.
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Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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