Tahini
One level US cup of tahini weighs 240 g (8.5 oz). A tablespoon is 15 g. Per 100 g: 595 calories and 17 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 5 g | 0.18 oz | 29.8 | 0.85 g | 1.1 g | 2.7 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 0.53 oz | 89.3 | 2.6 g | 3.2 g | 8.1 g |
| ¼ cup | 60 g | 2.1 oz | 357 | 10.2 g | 12.6 g | 32.4 g |
| ⅓ cup | 80 g | 2.8 oz | 476 | 13.6 g | 16.8 g | 43.2 g |
| ½ cup | 120 g | 4.2 oz | 714 | 20.4 g | 25.2 g | 64.8 g |
| 1 cup | 240 g | 8.5 oz | 1,428 | 40.8 g | 50.4 g | 130 g |
| 2 cups | 480 g | 16.9 oz | 2,856 | 81.6 g | 101 g | 259 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 11% from protein, 13% from carbs and 76% from fat.
Tahini gets most of its calories from fat: about 11% from protein, 13% from carbs and 76% from fat. One cup (240 g) has 1,428 calories, 40.8 g protein and 22.3 g fiber.
How to measure
For whole nuts and seeds, fill the cup and shake to settle. For nut butters, press into the cup with a spatula to remove air pockets, then level.
For this ingredient: Stir the jar well first; the oil separates on top.
Tips from the kitchen
- Nuts are calorie-dense: one extra tablespoon adds about 90 calories.
- Stir nut butters well before measuring; the oil separates.
- Toast nuts in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of tahini?
One level US cup of tahini weighs about 240 g (8.5 oz). Stir the jar well first; the oil separates on top.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of tahini?
One level tablespoon weighs about 15 g, and one teaspoon about 5 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of tahini?
100 g has 17 g protein, 21 g carbs, 54 g fat and 595 calories.