Tahini (Sesame Butter) Nutrition Facts & Calories

100g of tahini contain about 595 calories (kcal).
Calories per: ounce | standard serving size, tablespoon | teaspoon | cup | half cup

For example, a standard serving size of tahini (1 oz) contain about 167 calories.

This is about 8% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).

Tahini key facts

The nutrients that matter most in fats, oils and condiments, per 100 g, compared with olive oil.

Nutrient (per 100 g)	Tahini (Sesame Butter)	Olive Oil a common fat or oil
Fat	54 g	100 g
Sodium	115 mg	2 mg

• Tahini has 33% fewer calories than the typical fat or oil on this site (884 kcal per 100 g is the median of fats and oils).

To visualize how much 167 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of standard serving of tahini is similar to that of, for example:

• 2 tablespoons of butter (86 kcal each)
• 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil (97 kcal each)
• 2.5 tablespoons of honey (67 kcal each)

Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about tahini nutrition.