Minerals in Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels
Minerals are inorganic, which means they are not formed by living things. Your body needs larger amounts of some minerals, such as calcium, to grow and stay healthy. Other minerals like copper or iodine are called trace minerals because you only need very small amounts of them each day.
Phosphorus (752 mg), Calcium (420 mg) and Potassium (414 mg) are some of the minerals present in Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels.
Nutrition Facts for 100g
Daily values based in a diet 2,000 kcal
The most common problem related to calcium metabolism is undoubtedly bone loss from getting too little calcium. But can be problems when intake of this mineral gets too high as well. 100 grams of Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels contains 420 milligrams of calcium, that’s the 42% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
420 mg
42%
daily value
The average man has about 2 grams of iron in this blood cells while women have about 1.6 grams at any given time. If the dietary iron intake falls below daily needs and this storage amount goes down, the ability to tolerate bursts of exercise will deteriorate. 2.51 milligrams of iron can be found on every 100 grams of Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels, the 14% of the total daily recommended iron intake.
2.51 mg
14%
daily value
Diets high in potassium are associated with improved blood pressure control. There are several mechanisms contributing to this effect, including improved kidney function, reduction in blood clotting and more efficient opening of blood vessels. 100 grams of Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels contains 414 milligrams of potassium, that’s the 9% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
414 mg
9%
daily value
When magnesium intake goes too low, levels of parathyroid hormone go down. This leads to a reduced absorption of calcium in the intestines, as well as increased loss of calcium and magnesium in the urine. 96 milligrams of magnesium can be found on every 100 grams of Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels, the 24% of the total daily recommended magnesium intake.
96 mg
24%
daily value
Phosphorus is a mineral that makes up 1% of a person’s total body weight. This mineral is present in every cell of the body. Most of the phosphorus in the body is found in the bones and teeth. In 100 grams of Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels, you can find 752 milligrams of phosphorus. It provides the 75% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
752 mg
75%
daily value
Sodium can cause more calcium to be lost in the urine, so high contents of sodium can also increase risks of osteoporosis, and of course, swelling in the extremities and high blood pressure. 74 milligrams of sodium can be found on every 100 grams of Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels, the 5% of the total daily recommended sodium intake.
74 mg
5%
daily value
Diets low in zinc can induce measureable reductions in the activity of the immune system. These reductions occur relatively quickly and are reversible upon getting zinc back into the body. In 100 grams of Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels, you can find 4.64 milligrams of zinc. It provides the 31% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
4.64 mg
31%
daily value
Copper is required to manufacture collagen, a major structural protein in the body. When copper deficiency becomes severe, tissue integrity can begin to break down. 100 grams of Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels contains 1.61 milligrams of copper, that’s the 81% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
1.61 mg
81%
daily value
Manganese functions as an antioxidant in skin cells and other cell types. This mineral helps protect skin against oxygen-related damage and also against damage from UV (ultraviolet) light. In 100 grams of Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels, you can find 1.45 milligrams of manganese. It provides the 73% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
1.45 mg
73%
daily value