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Tahini

High calorie density

Calories per 100 g

714

Density

7.14kcal/g

Protein / 100g

25.0g

Carbs / 100g

10.7g

Fat / 100g

64.3g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Tahini has 7.14 calories per gram (714 per 100 g). Calorie-packed. Small weights carry a lot of energy, so portion size matters a lot here. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

PortionWeightCalories
Onz28 g200
100 g100 g714

Where the calories come from

  • Protein25.0 g / 100 g14% of calories
  • Carbs10.7 g / 100 g6% of calories
  • Fat64.3 g / 100 g80% of calories

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Frequently asked questions about tahini

How many calories are in 100 grams of tahini?
Tahini contains 714 calories per 100 g, along with 25.0 g of protein, 10.7 g of carbohydrates, and 64.3 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of tahini?
Tahini has a calorie density of 7.14 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one onz of tahini?
One onz of Tahini weighs about 28 g and provides roughly 200 calories.

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