Tahini nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 16 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.9g12% of calories
- Carbs3.8g15% of calories
- Fat8.1g73% of calories
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Tahini (1 tbsp, 16 g) has 94 calories, with 2.9 g of protein, 3.8 g of carbohydrates and 8.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (73% of calories). It is high in iron (38% DV) and copper (75% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron38%
- Copper75%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B610%
- Calcium15%
- Magnesium14%
- Phosphorus15%
- Zinc11%
- Manganese18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (16 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.5 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) | 16 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 154 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 93 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 58 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 105 mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 75% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 6 μg | 10% |
Full breakdown · 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
Burning 94 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 18minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 11minCycling (moderate)
- 8minRunning (6 mph)
- 13minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Tahini?
One serving of Tahini (1 tbsp) has 94 calories, which works out to 586 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Tahini high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Tahini keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 15% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Tahini?
1.9 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
