Nutrition facts · USDA values per 100 g
Calories & Macros in Tahini
Quick answer
Tahini has 595 kcal per 100 g. 1 tbsp (15 g) has 89 kcal, 2.6 g of protein, 3.2 g of carbs and 8.1 g of fat.
- Calories
- 595kcal
- per 100 g
- Protein
- 17g
- per 100 g
- Carbs
- 21.2g
- per 100 g
- Fat
- 53.8g
- per 100 g
- Protein 11% · 17 g
- Carbs 13% · 21.2 g
- Fat 76% · 53.8 g
Calories in any amount of Tahini
Weigh your portion and type it in, in grams or ounces; it starts at 1 tbsp (15 g). Every value scales from the USDA figures per 100 g, so 250 g has two and a half times the calories of 100 g.
- Calories
- 89kcal
- Protein
- 2.6g
- Carbs
- 3.2g
- Fat
- 8.1g
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.3 g) | 169 kcal | 4.8 g | 6 g | 15.2 g |
| 50 g | 298 kcal | 8.5 g | 10.6 g | 26.9 g |
| 100 g | 595 kcal | 17 g | 21.2 g | 53.8 g |
| 150 g | 893 kcal | 25.5 g | 31.8 g | 80.6 g |
| 200 g | 1,190 kcal | 34 g | 42.4 g | 107.5 g |
| 250 g | 1,488 kcal | 42.5 g | 53 g | 134.4 g |
| 300 g | 1,785 kcal | 51 g | 63.6 g | 161.3 g |
| 500 g | 2,975 kcal | 85 g | 106 g | 268.8 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 2,699 kcal | 77.1 g | 96.1 g | 243.9 g |
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp: 15 g | 89 kcal | 2.6 g | 3.2 g | 8.1 g |
| 1 oz: 28.4 g | 169 kcal | 4.8 g | 6 g | 15.2 g |
Tahini nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 595 kcal | – |
| Protein | 17 g | 34% |
| Total fat | 53.8 g | 69% |
| Saturated fat | 7.53 g | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 20.3 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.6 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.2 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber | 9.3 g | 33% |
| Total sugars | 0.49 g | – |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 414 mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% |
| Iron | 8.95 mg | 50% |
| Magnesium | 95 mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 732 mg | 59% |
| Zinc | 4.62 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Folate (DFE) | 98 µg | 25% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1.22 mg | 102% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.47 mg | 36% |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.45 mg | 34% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | – |
| Alcohol | 0 g | – |
| Water | 3.05 g | – |
% Daily Value is how much 100 g contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. "Not reported" means USDA has no measurement for this food, not that it contains none.
How Tahini fits common diet targets
- Net carbs
- 11.9g
- per 100 g
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 2.9g
- Energy density
- 5.95kcal/g
- high
- Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus fiber: 21.2 g − 9.3 g = 11.9 g per 100 g. Low-carb plans usually count these.
- Protein per 100 kcal compares how much protein each food gives for the same calories: Tahini gives 2.9 g.
- Energy density is calories per gram. At 5.95 kcal/g, Tahini is high on the CDC's scale (very low below 0.6, low to 1.5, medium to 4, high above 4); lower-density foods give a larger portion for the same calories.
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Values are USDA averages for the food as described below; a single piece varies with variety, ripeness and preparation. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
USDA describes this food as “Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)” (FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018-04). Want your own numbers? The macro calculator sets a daily target to compare against.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 170189, retrieved . How we calculate.