Calories in Tahini
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Tahini contains 697 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) provides about 105 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from fat, with 11% from protein and 8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 587 kcal per 100 g across 78 foods.
100 g provides 183% of the Daily Value for copper, 85% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 85% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 697 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 62.4 g | 80% |
| Saturated fat C | 9 g | 45% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 64 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.2 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 8.4 g | 30% |
| Total sugars C | 0.49 g | |
| Protein C | 19.7 g | 39% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.99 mg | 83% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.47 mg | 36% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.8 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.6 mg | 35% |
| Folate (B9) C | 108 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 25.8 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 116 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 7 mg | 39% |
| Magnesium C | 357 mg | 85% |
| Phosphorus C | 719 mg | 58% |
| Potassium C | 408 mg | 9% |
| Zinc C | 6 mg | 55% |
| Copper C | 1.7 mg | 183% |
| Selenium C | 46.5 µg | 85% |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 8%
- Fat 81%
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
Nutritional insights
- Protein19.7 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 19.3 g)
- Fiber8.4 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars0.49 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 4.7 g)
- Fat62.4 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 49.8 g)
- Saturated fat9 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6.8 g)
- Sodium64 mgbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 157 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.61 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 22.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 26.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 26.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 22.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 40 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 0.61 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 108 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sesame butter, creamy | 648 | 19.7 g | 14.2 g | 62.4 g |
| Walnuts, English | 654 | 15.2 g | 13.7 g | 65.2 g |
| Sesame seeds | 631 | 20.4 g | 11.7 g | 61.2 g |
| Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts | 628 | 15 g | 16.7 g | 60.8 g |
| Hazelnuts | 628 | 15 g | 16.7 g | 60.8 g |
| Brazil nuts | 659 | 14.3 g | 11.7 g | 67.1 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from unroasted kernels (non-chemically removed seed coat) | 607 | 18 g | 17.9 g | 56.4 g |
| Nuts, formulated, wheat-based, all flavors except macadamia, without salt | 647 | 13.1 g | 20.8 g | 62.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tahini?
100 g of tahini has 697 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 105 kcal. Guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (7 g): about 49 kcal.
Is tahini high in protein?
Tahini contains 19.7 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in 1 tablespoon (15 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is above the median (median 19.3 g).
How many carbs are in tahini?
Tahini has 14.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.4 g of fiber and 0.49 g of sugars.
How much fat is in tahini?
Tahini contains 62.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9 g is saturated (45% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does tahini contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (183% DV), magnesium (85% DV), selenium (85% DV), Thiamin (B1) (83% DV) and phosphorus (58% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in tahini?
100 g contains 64 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707587. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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