Tahini — Calories and Macros

Sesame seed paste. Base of hummus, halva, sauces.

Good fiberHigh fat
178cal

per 2 tbsp (~32g)
9% of a 2,000 cal day

Protein

5g

Carbs

6g

Fat

16g

Fiber

3g

Sugar

0.2g

Per 100 grams

Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.

Calories

556

Protein

15.6g

Carbs

18.8g

Fat

50g

Fiber

9.4g

Sugar

0.6g

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Common questions

How many calories are in tahini?

2 tbsp (~32g) of tahini has 178 calories, with 5g protein, 6g carbs, and 16g fat.

How much protein is in tahini?

Tahini has 5g of protein per 2 tbsp (~32g). That is about 3g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.

Is tahini good for weight loss?

Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Tahini is calorie-dense and easy to overeat, so keep the portion measured and fit it into your target.

Is tahini healthy?

Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. It brings fiber. Keep an eye on the fat. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, tahini is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.

Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.