Calories in
seeds, sesame butter, tahini
570 kcal per 100 g Seeds, sesame butter, tahini contains 570 calories per 100 grams, or about 86 calories per tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 17.8 g protein, 26.2 g carbohydrate and 48.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 17% carbohydrate, 12% protein, 71% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 15.0 g | 86 | 2.7 g | 3.9 g | 7.2 g |
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 162 | 5.1 g | 7.4 g | 13.6 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 570 kcal | 86 kcal |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Total fat | 48.0 g | 7.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.7 g | 1.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26.2 g | 3.9 g |
| Fibre | 9.3 g | 1.4 g |
| Sodium | 74.0 mg | 11.1 mg |
| Potassium | 414.0 mg | 62.1 mg |
| Calcium | 420.0 mg | 63.0 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3.0 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 3.0 g | 0.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169410). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How seeds, sesame butter, tahini compares
Among the 37 nut and seed products items on this site, seeds, sesame butter, tahini ranks 14 of 37 by calorie density, against a category average of 450 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 27% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.1 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one tbsp (86 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 18 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in seeds, sesame butter, tahini?
Seeds, sesame butter, tahini contains 570 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 86 calories per tbsp. It also provides 17.8 g of protein, 26.2 g of carbohydrate and 48.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of seeds, sesame butter, tahini?
By calories, seeds, sesame butter, tahini is roughly 17% carbohydrate, 12% protein and 71% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tbsp?
About 18 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the seeds, sesame butter, tahini I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.