How Many Calories in Tahini?
1 lingură (15g) = 89 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 lingură (15g) contains 89 calories.
Best time: Good in the morning mixed into yogurt or oatmeal, or as a base for sauces used at lunch and dinner
Benefits
- ✓A concentrated source of mono- and polyunsaturated fats from sesame, useful for cardiovascular health when replacing saturated fats
- ✓Contains notable amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc, making it a good dairy alternative for those who avoid it
- ✓Fiber (9.3g/100g) supports digestion and contributes to satiety even in a small serving
- ✓Versatile in the kitchen - a base for hummus, salad sauces, dressings, or a mix-in for morning porridge
Considerations
- !Very calorie-dense (595 kcal/100g) due to its high fat content - a single tablespoon (15g) already has nearly 90 calories, so portion size matters a lot
- !Nutritional values vary slightly between tahini made from hulled sesame (lighter in color) and whole sesame (more concentrated in fiber and minerals)
- !May contain traces of other nuts/seeds from manufacturing - check the label if you have allergies
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends one tablespoon of tahini (15g) as an addition to salads, hummus or porridge, not as a standalone food - its high calorie density means large portions add up quickly without you noticing.
Frequently Asked Questions
A tablespoon of tahini (about 15g) has around 89 calories. Per 100g, tahini has 595 calories, making it a very calorie-dense paste due to its high fat content from sesame (about 53g fat/100g), mostly mono- and polyunsaturated.
Both are calorie-dense seed/nut pastes with similar nutritional profiles - tahini has slightly more calcium, iron and fiber, while peanut butter usually has slightly more protein. Neither is clearly 'superior'; the choice depends on preference and any allergies. Both should be eaten in moderation due to their high calorie density.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.