Tahini: calories and nutrition facts
Tahini has 631 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Tablespoon (30 g), has 189 kcal.
- Calories
- 631 kcal
- Protein
- 17.7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 13.8 g
- Fat
- 53.4 g
Per 100 g
Tahini: how many calories?
Tahini has 631 kcal per 100 g, with 17.7 g protein, 13.8 g carbs and 53.4 g fat. A 30 g serving (1 Tablespoon) has 189 kcal. That is more than the average for Fruits & Veggies (109 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein12%
- Carbohydrates9%
- Fat79%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 189 kcal
- Protein
- 5.3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 4.1 g
- Fat
- 16 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 631 kcal | 189 kcal |
| Fat | 53.4 g | 16 g |
| of which saturated fat | 7.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.8 g | 4.1 g |
| of which sugars | 0.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 7 g | 2.1 g |
| Protein | 17.7 g | 5.3 g |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 23 mg |
| Water | 3 g | 0.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 4.2 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 85 mg |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 437 mg | 131 mg |
| Magnesium | 95 mg | 29 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(631 kcal) | 32% |
| Fat(53.4 g) | 76% |
| of which saturated fat(7.5 g) | 37% |
| Carbohydrates(13.8 g) | 5% |
| of which sugars(0.5 g) | 1% |
| Protein(17.7 g) | 35% |
| Salt(0.19 g) | 3% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Tahini: frequently asked questions
Tahini: how many calories per serving?
A 30 g serving (1 Tablespoon) has 189 kcal.
Tahini: how much protein?
Tahini contains 17.7 g of protein per 100 g, 35% of the 50 g reference intake.
Tahini: how much fibre?
Tahini provides 7 g of fibre per 100 g, 28% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Tahini: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 16 g of this food.
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