Calories in 2 Tbsp of Tahini

2 tbsp of tahini (30 g) has 209 calories. That is 10% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 5.9 g of protein, 19 g of fat and 4.3 g of carbohydrates, a split of 11% protein, 81% fat and 8% carbs. For comparison, 1 tbsp of tahini has 105 and 3 tbsp of tahini has 314 calories. Burning 209 calories takes about 37 minutes of brisk walking or 17 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Tahini Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

209cal

in 2 tbsp of tahini (30 g)

Protein5.9 g11% of calories

Fat19 g81% of calories

Carbs4.3 g8% of calories

10% 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
2 tbsp	30 g	209	5.9 g	19 g	4.3 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 2 tbsp of tahini?

2 tbsp of tahini weighs about 30 g and has 209 calories.

How much protein is in 2 tbsp of tahini?

2 tbsp of tahini has 5.9 g of protein, which is 12% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 2 tbsp of tahini?

2 tbsp of tahini has 4.3 g of carbohydrates, including 2.5 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.