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Iron from Tahini

Tahini (sesame paste) has 4.5 mg iron per 100 g. A typical portion is 1 tablespoon (15 g).

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For 8 mg iron

8 mg iron = 12 × 1 tablespoon (Tahini)

178 g of food · 1,058 kcal

178 g of food · 1,058 kcal

For 11 mg iron

11 mg iron = 16 × 1 tablespoon (Tahini)

244 g of food · 1,454 kcal

244 g of food · 1,454 kcal

Amounts use USDA FoodData Central for Tahini, retrieved September 22, 2026. Cooking form is the form you eat.

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Reference

9.1 mg iron per day. Source: WHO Guideline on iron, bioavailability 15% (approx. adult men). As of January 1, 2004.

Food for 11 mg iron

Tahini

4.5 mg iron per 100 g

16 × 1 tablespoon

244 g of food · 1,454 kcal