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Lemon-Tahini Sauce - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lemon-Tahini Sauce Recipe

Lemon-Tahini Sauce has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 42g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 23 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 76, for Lemon-Tahini Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat67%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2500 IU50%
Vitamin C72 mg120%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium600 mg60%
Iron5.4 mg30%
Potassium780 mg22.3%
Sodium1880 mg78.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate42 g14%
Dietary Fiber12 g48%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23 g46%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat58 g89.2%
Saturated Fat8 g40%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 720 Calories from Fat 520

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 58 g 89.2%

Saturated Fat 8 g 40%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1880 mg 78.3%

Total Carbohydrates 42 g 14%

Dietary Fiber 12 g48%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 23 g 46%

Vitamin A 50% Vitamin C 120%

Calcium 60% Iron 30%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Lemon-Tahini-Sauce-354109 Embed Table:

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