Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 tablespoon |
|---|---|---|
| kcal | 595 kcal | 119 kcal |
| Protein | 17 g | 3.4 g |
| Carbs | 21 g | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 54 g | 10.8 g |
| Fiber | 6.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 6 mg |
Where it stands in its category
Tahini ranks #89 of 94 in the Breakfast category by calories per 100 g (lowest to highest); the category average is 265 kcal per 100 g, so it is 125% above average. 11% of its calories come from protein; weak as a protein source, pair it with protein.
Burning the 119 kcal in one 1 tablespoon (20 g) takes about 26 minutes of brisk walking (~4.5 kcal/min at 70 kg) or 12 minutes of running (~10 kcal/min).
Where the calories come from
Share of a daily budget
One serving of Tahini is 6% of a 2,000 kcal reference day. Find your own number with the calorie calculator.
What to eat instead
- Lower-calorie options in the same category: Peanut Butter (590 kcal/100 g), Granola (450 kcal/100 g), Turkish Fermented Sausage (450 kcal/100 g)
- More protein for similar calories: Turkish Pastrami (35 g/100 g), Cecil String Cheese (28 g/100 g), Gruyere Cheese (27 g/100 g)
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