Calories in Tahini

Tahini has about 89 calories per 1 tbsp (15 g), with 2.6 g protein, 3.2 g carbs and 8 g fat. Per 100 g it has 592 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Vegetarian Foods, High-Fibre Foods, Iron-Rich Foods

Good protein sourceHigh fibreEnergy-denseMostly fatGood iron source
89kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (15 g)
2.6g
Protein · 1 tbsp (15 g)
3.2g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (15 g)
8g
Fat · 1 tbsp (15 g)
Carbs 14%Protein 11%Fat 75%share of calories

Tahini calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (15 g)89 kcal2.6 g3.2 g8 g
100 g592 kcal17.4 g21.5 g53 g

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Tahini nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (15 g)
Calories592 kcal89 kcal
Protein17.4 g2.6 g
Carbohydrates21.5 g3.2 g
Fat53 g8 g
Fibre9.3 g1.4 g
Sugar0.5 g0.1 g
Sodium35 mg5 mg
Calcium141 mg21 mg
Iron4.4 mg0.7 mg
Potassium459 mg69 mg
Vitamin C4.2 mg0.6 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Tahini healthy?

  • ●Tahini is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 592 kcal per 100 g. About 14% of its calories come from carbs, 11% from protein and 75% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 tbsp (15 g) already adds 89 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (2.6 g in 1 tbsp (15 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (9.3 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (15 g) (89 kcal) takes about 18 min of brisk walking or 8 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Tahini: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Tahini?

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One serving of Tahini, 1 tbsp (15 g), has roughly 89 calories, with 2.6 g protein, 3.2 g carbohydrates, 8 g fat and 1.4 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Tahini?

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100 g of Tahini has 592 kcal, with 17.4 g protein, 21.5 g carbs, 53 g fat, 9.3 g fibre and 0.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Tahini?

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Tahini has 17.4 g protein per 100 g (2.6 g in 1 tbsp (15 g)). Protein provides about 11% of its calories.

Is Tahini good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 592 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 tbsp (15 g) adds 89 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Tahini?

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Burning roughly 89 kcal takes about 18 minutes of brisk walking or 8 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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