🥜 Tahini has 595 calories per 100 g — 179 in 2 tablespoons
Nuts & Seeds · Serving: 2 tablespoons (30 g) · Values are USDA-based estimates.
per 100 g
per serving (2 tablespoons)
macros per 100 g
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) | % Daily Value (per 100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 595 kcal | 179 kcal | 29.8% |
| Protein | 17 g | 5.1 g | 34% |
| Carbs | 21 g | 6.3 g | 7.6% |
| Fat | 54 g | 16.2 g | 69.2% |
| Fibre | 9 g | 2.7 g | 32.1% |
| Sugar | 0.5 g | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 3 mg | 0.4% |
| Potassium | 410 mg | 123 mg | 8.7% |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 21 mg | 5.4% |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 0.8 mg | 13.9% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is based on US Daily Values (calories 2000, protein 50 g, carbs 275 g, fat 78 g, fibre 28 g, sugar 50 g, sodium 2300 mg, potassium 4700 mg, calcium 1300 mg, iron 18 mg, vitamin C 90 mg). A dash means the value is not available for this food, not zero.
Is Tahini healthy?
With 595 calories and 17g protein per 100 g, Tahini sits in the higher-calorie range for everyday foods. It is also a good source of fibre (9g per 100 g). As with any single food, what matters most is the overall pattern of what you eat across the day.
This is general information about the food's nutrition profile, not medical or dietary advice for any individual.
How it fits your goals
- General eating: at 595 kcal per 100 g, a serving of 2 tablespoons contributes 179 kcal — easy to slot into a day once you know the number.
- Protein focus: 17g protein per 100 g (5.1g per serving) — a strong protein choice.
- Lower-carb eating: 21g carbs per 100 g — worth counting if you track carbs.
General information only — not a personal diet plan.
Similar foods
Compared with Tahini (595 kcal / 100 g): Almonds (roasted) has 590 kcal per 100 g. Mixed Nuts (salted) has 600 kcal per 100 g. Compare any two foods →
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tahini?
Tahini has 595 calories per 100 g, and 179 calories in 2 tablespoons (30 g).
How much protein is in Tahini?
17g protein per 100 g, or 5.1g per serving.
How much sugar is in Tahini?
0.5g sugar per 100 g, or 0.2g per serving.
What is a serving of Tahini?
On this page, a serving is 2 tablespoons (30 g). Per-serving values are calculated as the per-100 g value × grams ÷ 100.