Tahini

Packaged product Soups and Sauces Krinos

Tahini contains 697 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 32 g (32 g) provides about 223 kcal.

Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 13% from protein and 11% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in soups and sauces on FoodFactly, where the median is 145 kcal per 100 g across 29,935 products.

100 g provides 66% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 46% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 28% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Tahini by Krinos, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
697kcal per 100 g
21.9 gprotein
18.8 gcarbohydrates
59.4 gfat
223kcal in serving, 2 tbsp, 32 g (32 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 697 kcal
Total fat L 59.4 g 76%
Saturated fat L 9.4 g 47%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 78 mg 3%
Total carbohydrates L 18.8 g 7%
Dietary fiber L 3.1 g 11%
Total sugars L 0 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 21.9 g 44%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Vitamin E L 0 mg0%
Vitamin K L 0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.79 mg66%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.25 mg19%
Niacin (B3) L 4.5 mg28%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.05 mg1%
Vitamin B6 L 0.79 mg46%
Folate (B9) L 97 µg24%
Vitamin B12 L 0 µg0%
Choline L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 94 mg7%
Iron L 4.1 mg23%
Magnesium L 0 mg0%
Phosphorus L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 344 mg7%
Zinc L 0 mg0%
Copper L 0 mg0%
Manganese L 0 mg0%
Selenium L 0 µg0%
Iodine L 2.5 µg2%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 13%Carbohydrates: 11%Fat: 77%697kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 13%
  • Carbohydrates 11%
  • Fat 77%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Thiamin (B1)66%Vitamin B646%Niacin (B3)28%Folate (B9)24%Iron23%Riboflavin (B2)19%Potassium7%Calcium7%Iodine2%Pantothenic acid (B5)1%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein21.9 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 1.3 g)
  • Fiber3.1 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.5 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 4 g)
  • Fat59.4 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 4.2 g)
  • Saturated fat9.4 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.5 g)
  • Sodium78 mgin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 613 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water3.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L5 µg
Other components (3)
Water L3.5 g
Alcohol L0 g
Caffeine L0 mg

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 688 kcal697 kcal
Protein 21.9 g21.9 g
Carbohydrates 12.5 g18.8 g
Fat 59.4 g59.4 g
Fiber 9.4 g3.1 g
Sugars 0.3 g0 g
Sodium 78.1 mg78 mg

Product details

Brand
Krinos
Barcode
0075013285003
Quantity
16 oz
Label serving
2 tbsp (32 g)
Category
groceries
NOVA group
1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

ROASTED GROUND SESAME SEEDS

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Tahini?

100 g of Tahini has 697 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 32 g (32 g): about 223 kcal.

Is Tahini high in protein?

Tahini contains 21.9 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 32 g (32 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups and sauces, that is among the highest quarter (median 1.3 g).

How many carbs are in Tahini?

Tahini has 18.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Tahini?

Tahini contains 59.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.4 g is saturated (47% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Tahini contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (66% DV), Vitamin B6 (46% DV), Niacin (B3) (28% DV), Folate (B9) (24% DV) and iron (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Tahini?

100 g contains 78 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 18, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2598634. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0075013285003. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 18, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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