Calories in Tahini
179kcal per 2 tbsp (30 g)
595 kcal per 100 g · about 9% of a 2,000-kcal day
Tahini is ground sesame paste, the nutty engine behind hummus and halva — two tablespoons is about 179 calories. Its richness means a drizzle does a lot of work.
Tahini nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 2 tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 595 kcal | 179 kcal |
| Protein | 17 g | 5.1 g |
| Carbs | 21.2 g | 6.4 g |
| Fat | 53.8 g | 16.1 g |
| Fiber | 9.3 g | 2.8 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g | 0.2 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 11% Carbs 13% Fat 76%
Tahini calories by serving size
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 169 kcal | 4.8 g | 6 g | 15.3 g |
| 2 tbsp (30 g) | 179 kcal | 5.1 g | 6.4 g | 16.1 g |
| 50 g | 298 kcal | 8.5 g | 10.6 g | 26.9 g |
| 100 g | 595 kcal | 17 g | 21.2 g | 53.8 g |
| 200 g | 1190 kcal | 34 g | 42.4 g | 107.6 g |
| 250 g | 1488 kcal | 42.5 g | 53 g | 134.5 g |
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