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Joyva Roasted sesame tahini
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Cereal grains

Joyva Roasted sesame tahini

425 g

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in saturated fat
  • No additives
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Why it scores 100

Joyva Roasted sesame tahini scores 100 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Simple whole food: A few low-concern ingredients, minimally processed. Info
  2. Protein 17.9 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
  3. Salt 0.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Roasted sesame tahini

START100

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.7 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [1]
  • Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
  • Protein 17.9 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal+3

Bonuses

  • Simple whole food
    Info A few low-concern ingredients, minimally processed. [3]
  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [3]
subtotal+8
TOTAL 100Excellent

100 + 11 = 100

GTIN 00041795000981 · 2025-12-18

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy714 kcal
Fat64.3 g
Saturated fat8.9 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates10.7 g
Sugars0 g
Fiber3.6 g
Protein17.9 g
Salt0.7 g

Serving: 2 Tbsp (28 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Sesame seeds

Allergens and diets

Contains: Sesame

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Healthiest cereal grains in the US

Sources

  1. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  4. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  5. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int