Tahini
High calorie densityCalories per 100 g
679
Density
6.79kcal/g
Protein / 100g
21.4g
Carbs / 100g
10.7g
Fat / 100g
60.7g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Tahini has 6.79 calories per gram (679 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
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Tbsp | 28 g | 190 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 679 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein21.4 g / 100 g13% of calories
- Carbs10.7 g / 100 g6% of calories
- Fat60.7 g / 100 g81% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Tahini is 45× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (6.79 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Tahini is 15× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (6.79 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Tahini is 2.7× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (6.79 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about tahini
- How many calories are in 100 grams of tahini?
- Tahini contains 679 calories per 100 g, along with 21.4 g of protein, 10.7 g of carbohydrates, and 60.7 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of tahini?
- Tahini has a calorie density of 6.79 kcal per gram, which places it in the high tier (over 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 2 tbsp of tahini?
- One 2 tbsp of Tahini weighs about 28 g and provides roughly 190 calories.
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