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Tahini

1 tbsp · 9 g51 kcal

A balanced nuts & seed contributor — a little of a lot, with no single standout.

Macros

Per serving

51 kcal
Energy
1.6g
Protein
2.4g
Carbs
4.3g
Fat
0.8g
Fiber
Protein 1.6 gCarbs 2.4 gFat 4.3 g
570 kcal / 100 g. That’s the food’s true density — why the per-serving and per-100 g views differ.
What a serving covers

% of a day’s needs

Per 1 tbsp (9 g), as a share of a reference adult — male, 35, moderately active.

Balanced contributor. Nothing here clears 20% in a serving — tahini gives a little of a lot. The bars are short on purpose; that’s honest.
Copper
16%
Omega-6 Linoleic
11%
Thiamin (B1)
10%
Phosphorus
10%
Manganese
6%
Riboflavin (B2)
4%
Good source of
No single standout — and that’s fine.
Nothing in tahini clears 20% of a day’s RDA in one serving. It’s a balanced contributor: a little of several nutrients, best read as a base the solver builds on.
Pairs well with

What fills tahini’s gaps?

Tahini is lighter on Vitamin D, Potassium — these round it out into a fuller glass.

a fuller
glass
Hemp seedsAdds Omega-3 ALA & Manganese+ Omega-3 ALA+ Manganese+ MagnesiumTofuAdds Calcium & Iron+ Calcium+ Iron+ Selenium2% milkAdds Vitamin B12 & Iodine+ Vitamin B12+ Iodine+ Phosphorus
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Pairings are computed from the solver.

How much to use

The realistic dose

Use in moderation.
Serving: 1 tbsp = 9 g
A realistic daily max is about 45 g — the solver caps it so one ingredient can't dominate your day.
Daily ceiling
≈ 45 g
Share of calories
≤ 10%
Common questions

Tahini, in brief

How many calories are in tahini?
1 tbsp (9 g) of tahini has about 51 calories.
What is tahini high in?
Tahini has no single standout nutrient — it's a balanced contributor, with Copper highest at 16% of a day's needs.
Is tahini good in a smoothie?
Yes — tahini is one of S8D's smoothie-role foods.
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Nutrient guides
Copper Omega-6 LinoleicThiamin (B1) Phosphorus Manganese Riboflavin (B2)

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