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A fiber-rich cookie made with carob flour and tahini, offering minerals and healthy fats.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Carob Flour Tahini Cookie (30 g) has 126 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.4 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 40 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
126
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
14.4g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 9% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.96 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 15 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 189 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 60 g | 252 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 378 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 120 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
A carob flour tahini cookie tastes mildly sweet and earthy, with a toasted sesame note from the tahini. Carob is not chocolate, so expect a softer, caramel-like flavor rather than the familiar bitterness of cocoa.
Yes, you can make a carob flour tahini cookie without added sugar, though it will taste less sweet. Carob has a naturally sweet flavor, but it does not guarantee that every recipe will be sweet enough without another sweetener.
A carob flour tahini cookie can turn dry or crumbly when the dough has too much flour, too little moisture, or has been overbaked. Mix just until combined, add liquid gradually if the dough will not hold together, and let baked cookies cool before moving them.
Yes, carob flour can replace cocoa in a tahini cookie, but the result will be sweeter and less chocolate-like. It may also absorb moisture differently, so adjust the dough gradually rather than assuming the substitution will work cup for cup.
Store a carob flour tahini cookie only after it has cooled completely, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keep it away from moisture and strong-smelling foods, and discard it if you notice mold or an off smell.
Yes, carob flour tahini cookies freeze well when sealed in an airtight freezer-safe container. Thaw them at room temperature; if the texture softens, a brief warming in the oven can help restore some crispness.
A smooth seed or nut butter can replace tahini in a carob flour tahini cookie, but it will change the flavor and may alter the dough texture. Choose a thick, unsweetened alternative and adjust the other ingredients until the dough holds its shape.
A carob flour tahini cookie made without cocoa or chocolate is naturally caffeine-free. Carob is often used for a chocolate-like flavor, but it does not contain cocoa’s caffeine; check the recipe if chocolate has also been added.
A carob flour tahini cookie can be a convenient pre-workout snack if you tolerate it well. Its fat and fiber may feel heavy just before exercise, so try it well ahead of a workout rather than for the first time immediately beforehand.
A carob flour tahini cookie pairs well with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk. Fresh fruit also balances its toasted, earthy taste, while a drizzle of tahini makes the sesame flavor more pronounced.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.54mg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.33mg · 14% DV
Copper
0.12mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
42mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
24mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
96mg · 3% DV
Sodium
36mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 126 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A carob flour tahini cookie is a home-style bake made with carob flour and tahini, the sesame paste widely used in Turkish cooking. The carob brings a dark, gently sweet flavour, while tahini adds a toasted, nutty note; recipes may include other ingredients to sweeten and bind the dough.
Depending on the recipe, the cookie can be crisp at the edges and tender inside. In Turkey it is commonly served with tea or coffee, and it also makes an easy small treat alongside a drink elsewhere. It provides fibre from the carob flour and fats from tahini, with 7 g of fibre per 100 g. Choose a modest piece if you want something sweet without making it the centre of a snack.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.55g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.86g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.