Sesame butter, also known as tahini, is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is a key ingredient in hummus, halva, and many Middle Eastern and Asian dishes.
Nutritionally, sesame butter is high in fat and protein. Per 100 g it provides about 697 kcal, 14.2 g of carbohydrates, 19.7 g of protein, 62.4 g of fat, and 8.4 g of dietary fiber.
Sesame butter is energy-dense, so it is usually eaten in small portions. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Sesame Butter?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical tablespoon (15 g) provides roughly 105 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
697.1 kcal
14.2 g
19.7 g
62.4 g
1 tablespoon
15 g
104.6 kcal
2.1 g
3 g
9.4 g
2 tablespoons
30 g
209.1 kcal
4.3 g
5.9 g
18.7 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
697.1 kcal
Energy (kJ)
2916.8 kJ
Protein
19.7 g
Carbohydrates
14.2 g
Fat
62.4 g
Dietary fiber
8.37 g
Saturated fat
8.97 g
Sodium
63.6 mg
Calcium
115.8 mg
Potassium
408 mg
Magnesium
357 mg
Iron
7 mg
Zinc
6.04 mg
Vitamin B1
0.993 mg
Vitamin B3
5.81 mg
Vitamin B6
0.595 mg
Vitamin B7
13.3 µg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
108 µg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
1.71 µg
Questions and answers
Sesame Butter nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sesame butter?
Sesame butter provides about 697 calories per 100 g. A typical tablespoon (15 g) provides roughly 105 calories.
Is sesame butter high in protein?
Yes. Sesame butter provides about 19.7 g of protein per 100 g.
Is sesame butter high in fat?
Yes. Sesame butter provides about 62.4 g of fat per 100 g.
