Beans, nuts and seeds
Tahini: calories and nutrition
Tahini has 595 calories per 100 g. 1 tbsp of tahini (15 g) has 89 calories, 2.6 g of protein, 3.2 g of carbohydrates and 8.1 g of fat.
Calories
Protein g
Carbs g
Fat g
Protein 11% of caloriesCarbohydrates 13%Fat 76%
At a glance
- Energy-dense: 595 calories per 100 g, so small amounts add up fast.
- Most of its calories (81%) come from fat.
- 9.3 g of fiber per 100 g.
- 414 mg of potassium per 100 g.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 595 | |
| Protein | 17 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g | g |
| Fiber | 9.3 g | g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | g |
| Fat | 54 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 7.5 g | g |
| Sodium | 115 mg | mg |
| Potassium | 414 mg | mg |
| Calcium | 426 mg | mg |
| Iron | 9 mg | mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, "Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)" (FDC ID 170189). Values are averages and vary by variety, brand and preparation.
Questions
How many calories are in 1 tbsp of tahini?
89 calories (15 g). Per 100 g, tahini has 595 calories.
How much protein is in tahini?
17 g per 100 g, or 2.6 g in 1 tbsp of tahini.
How many carbs are in tahini?
21 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 9.3 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugars.
Similar foods
Peanut butter: 598 kcalPeanuts: 587 kcalSunflower seeds: 584 kcalMixed nuts: 607 kcalAlmonds: 579 kcalAlmond butter: 614 kcalPumpkin seeds: 574 kcalHazelnuts: 628 kcal
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