Calories in 1 Tbsp of Tahini

1 tbsp of tahini (15 g) has 105 calories. That is 5% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 3 g of protein, 9.4 g of fat and 2.1 g of carbohydrates, a split of 11% protein, 81% fat and 8% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of tahini has 209 calories. Burning 105 calories takes about 19 minutes of brisk walking or 8 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Tahini Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

105cal

in 1 tbsp of tahini (15 g)

Protein3 g11% of calories

Fat9.4 g81% of calories

Carbs2.1 g8% of calories

5% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Tahini calories by serving size

Common amounts of tahini with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
1 tbsp	15 g	105	3 g	9.4 g	2.1 g
1 oz	28 g	198	5.6 g	18 g	4 g
50g	50 g	349	9.9 g	31 g	7.1 g
100g	100 g	697	20 g	62 g	14 g
4 oz	113 g	790	22 g	71 g	16 g
200g	200 g	1394	39 g	125 g	28 g

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Tahini: common questions

How many calories are in 1 tbsp of tahini?

1 tbsp of tahini weighs about 15 g and has 105 calories.

How much protein is in 1 tbsp of tahini?

1 tbsp of tahini has 3 g of protein, which is 6% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1 tbsp of tahini?

1 tbsp of tahini has 2.1 g of carbohydrates, including 1.3 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.

How much tahini is 100 calories?

100 calories of tahini is 14 g, about 1 tbsp of tahini.

More about tahini

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707587. Original description: Tahini. Portion weights are USDA household measures.