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Tahini (raw, stone-ground)
Nuts, Seeds & Legumes

Tahini (raw, stone-ground) nutrition facts

Per 1 tbsp · 15 g

Calories
86
4%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    2.7g
    12% of calories
  • Carbs
    3.9g
    17% of calories
  • Fat
    7.2g
    71% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Tahini (raw, stone-ground) (1 tbsp, 15 g) has 86 calories, with 2.7 g of protein, 3.9 g of carbohydrates and 7.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (71% of calories). It is high in copper (27% DV).

Per 100 g
570cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.2g
Net carbs
3g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.4g

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Copper27%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine16%
  • Phosphorus16%
  • Manganese10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 tbsp (15 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0.5 μg
0%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Thiamine0.2 mg
16%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
6%
Niacin1 mg
6%
Vitamin B60 mg
2%
Folate (B9)15 μg
4%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium63 mg
6%
Iron0.4 mg
5%
Potassium62 mg
1%
Magnesium14 mg
3%
Phosphorus113 mg
16%
Zinc1 mg
6%
Copper0.2 mg
27%
Manganese0.2 mg
10%
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid0.2 g—
Cystine0.1 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Leucine0.2 g—
Lysine0.1 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline0.1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.1 g—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.1 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

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Burning 86 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 16min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 10min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 7min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 12min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Tahini (raw, stone-ground)?

One serving of Tahini (raw, stone-ground) (1 tbsp) has 86 calories, which works out to 570 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Tahini (raw, stone-ground) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.7 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 (raw, stone-ground) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 17% 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 (raw, stone-ground)?

11 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

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