USDA Survey

Tahini

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2707587, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

697
Calorieshigh density
19.7g
Proteinhigh · 39% DV
14.2g
Carbsmoderate · 5% DV
62.4g
Fathigh · 80% DV
697 calories per 100g

Tahini contains 697 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 19.7g of protein, 62.4g of fat, and 14.2g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 71% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Tahini is fiber-rich, with 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100g.

19.7g
protein per 100g
Top 29%
protein vs USDA whole foods
697
calories per 100g
8.4g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Tahini contains 697 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 19.7g of protein, 62.4g of fat, and 14.2g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 8.4g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

💪 High Protein 🌾 Good Fiber Source Sugar Free 🧂 Low Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Tahini is catalogued there as FDC ID 2707587, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Tahini reads as high protein, good fiber source, sugar free, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Tahini is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.

At 30% of the Daily Value for fiber, this is a good source that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.

Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (39% DV).

Allergen indicators

Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:

  • Sesame

Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 697 % Daily Value* Total Fat 62g 80% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 64mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 8g 30% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 20g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 116mg 9% Iron 7mg 39% Potassium 408mg 9% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

697
Calories per 100g

697 kcal = 35% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%35of 2,000 kcal
697 kcal = 35% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 19.7gF: 62.4gC: 14.2g
19.7g
Protein
39% DV
62.4g
Total Fat
80% DV
14.2g
Carbs
5% DV
8.4g
Fiber
30% DV
0.5g
Sugar
no FDA DV
64mg
Sodium
3% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Tahini ranks on protein

Its 19.7g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Tahini vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

20 Top 29% higher than 71% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Below this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). This entry sits in this band. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 14.2 G
5%
Energy 697 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 8.4 G
30%
Protein 19.7 G
39%
Total Sugars 0.49 G
Total lipid (fat) 62.4 G
80%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.00 G
Caffeine 0 MG
Theobromine 0 MG
Water 0.61 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 26 MG
Folate, DFE 108.0 UG
Folate, food 108.0 UG
Folate, total 108.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 6 MG
Riboflavin 0 MG
Thiamin 1 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 1 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 1.7 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 116 MG
9%
Iron, Fe 7 MG
39%
Potassium, K 408 MG
9%
Sodium, Na 64 MG
3%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 40.0 UG
Copper, Cu 2 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 357 MG
Phosphorus, P 719 MG
Retinol 0.0 UG
Selenium, Se 46.5 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 3.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0 MG
Zinc, Zn 6 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 0 MG
0%
Fatty acids, total saturated 9.0 G
45%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 22.6 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 26.4 G
MUFA 16:1 0.16 G
MUFA 18:1 22.4 G
MUFA 20:1 0.12 G
MUFA 22:1 0.00 G
PUFA 18:2 26.1 G
PUFA 18:3 0.25 G
PUFA 18:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.00 G
SFA 10:0 0.00 G
SFA 12:0 0.00 G
SFA 14:0 0.13 G
SFA 16:0 5.3 G
SFA 18:0 3.1 G
SFA 4:0 0.00 G
SFA 6:0 0.00 G
SFA 8:0 0.00 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Tahini delivers 19.7g of protein per 100g, more than 71% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 697 calories per 100g.
  • Its standout micronutrient is iron, fe, at 39% of the Daily Value per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, good fiber source, sugar free patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Pecans, honey roasted

Survey
681 cal
P: 6.7gF: 59.3gC: 30.3g

Macadamia nuts

Survey
716 cal
P: 7.8gF: 76.1gC: 12.8g

Pine nuts

Survey
673 cal
P: 13.7gF: 68.4gC: 13.1g

Walnuts, honey roasted

Survey
668 cal
P: 9.8gF: 56.9gC: 29.0g

Walnuts, excluding honey roasted

Survey
730 cal
P: 14.6gF: 69.7gC: 10.9g

Brazil nuts

Survey
659 cal
P: 14.3gF: 67.1gC: 11.7g

→ Compare Tahini side-by-side with Pecans and Macadamia nuts

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Tahini? ▼
Tahini contains 697 calories per 100g. It has 19.7g of protein, 62.4g of fat, and 14.2g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Tahini? ▼
Per 100g, Tahini has 19.7g protein (11% of calories), 62.4g fat, and 14.2g carbs. Fiber: 8.4g. Sugar: 0.5g.
How much sodium is in Tahini? ▼
Tahini contains 64mg of sodium per 100g, which is 3% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Tahini high in fiber? ▼
Tahini contains 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 30% of the daily recommended value (28g). This is considered a good source of fiber.
Is Tahini keto-friendly? ▼
Tahini has 14.2g of carbs per 100g (8% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Tahini good for a diet? ▼
Tahini has 697 calories per 100g. With 19.7g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 62.4g. Contains 8.4g fiber which aids digestion.
What vitamins and minerals are in Tahini? ▼
Tahini is notably rich in Iron, Fe (39% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Tahini compare to other foods? ▼
Tahini provides 697 calories and 19.7g protein per 100g. That is 35 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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USDA FoodData Central
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2707587) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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