Tahini calories
1 tablespoon · 15 g: about 80–100 kcal. 595 kcal per 100 g: 17 g protein, 21.2 g carbohydrate, 53.8 g fat.

In portions
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 80–100 kcal |
Nutrition facts (100 g)
| Energy | 595 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 9.3 g |
| Fat | 53.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.5 g |
| Sodium | 115 mg |
Where the calories come from: protein 11% · carbohydrate 13% · fat 76%.
Source: USDA FoodData Central record 170189. The same food can vary by ±10% with its variety, recipe and brand.
Frequently asked questions
Tahini: how many grams and calories in 1 tablespoon?
1 tablespoon is about 15 g on average and has about 80–100 kcal.
Tahini: how many calories in 100 grams?
Per 100 g there are 595 kcal, 17 g of protein, 21.2 g of carbohydrate and 53.8 g of fat.
Tahini: how much protein does it have?
Per 100 g there are 17 g of protein; 1 tablespoon (15 g) has about 3 g of protein. About 11% of its calories come from protein.
Tahini: does it make you gain weight?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own; your weight depends on the day’s total calories. 1 tablespoon (15 g) has about 89 kcal: about 4% of a 2,000 kcal day (the reference on nutrition labels). Its energy density is high (6 kcal per gram): even a small amount has a lot of calories. Most of its calories come from fat.
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