Tahini
Serving: 1 tbsp raw paste (~15 g)
Tahini is a paste of ground sesame seeds — the base of the drizzle on falafel, sabich and hummus. It is nutrient-dense and rich in healthy fats, but those fats also make it very calorie-dense per spoon.
Nutrition per serving
Good to know
- Raw tahini paste is roughly twice as calorie-dense as the prepared, watered-down tahini sauce.
- It is a good source of plant protein, calcium and iron.
- A generous drizzle over a dish can quietly add 150–250 calories.
Logging tip
Drizzle amounts are easy to underestimate — a photo lets Nishnush gauge how much actually went on.
Common questions
How many calories are in tahini? +
About 90 calories per tablespoon of raw paste (~15 g) — roughly 8 g fat, 3 g carbs and 3 g protein. Prepared tahini sauce is a bit lower per spoon.
Is tahini healthy? +
Yes — it is rich in unsaturated fat, protein and minerals. The only caveat is its calorie density, so measure rather than pour freely.
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