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Date with tahini and sesame Calories
Natural sweetness with healthy fats and mineral richness
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Date with tahini and sesame (35 g) has 175 calories. That works out to 500 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.4 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 8.8 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Date with tahini and sesame Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
175
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
20.4g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
8.8g
· 11% DV
Fiber
2.9g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 7% · Fat 46%
Date with tahini and sesame nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (35 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 175 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.8 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.12 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 6.3 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Date with tahini and sesame?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 18 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 100 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (grated) | 36 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 250 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 80 g | 400 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 500 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 525 kcal |
Calculated from 500 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Date with tahini and sesame
How do you make date with tahini and sesame?
To make date with tahini and sesame, pit soft dates, spoon tahini into the cavities, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Toasting the sesame briefly adds crunch, and the dates are sweet enough that you usually do not need extra sugar.
What kind of dates work best for date with tahini and sesame?
Soft, plump dates are easiest to fill for date with tahini and sesame; Medjool dates work particularly well. If your dates are dry and firm, briefly soak them in warm water, then pat them dry before removing the pits and adding tahini.
Is date with tahini and sesame a healthy snack?
Date with tahini and sesame provides fiber and minerals from the dates and sesame, along with fats from tahini. It is also a rich, sweet snack, so a modest portion is often more satisfying than eating several stuffed dates at once.
Is date with tahini and sesame a traditional Turkish dessert?
Date with tahini and sesame is better described as a simple combination than as one standardized Turkish dessert with a single recipe. People can vary the filling and topping, but dates, tahini, and sesame are the defining ingredients.
Can you prepare date with tahini and sesame ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare date with tahini and sesame ahead of time. Arrange the filled dates in a covered container and refrigerate them; add the sesame just before serving if you want it to stay crisp.
Can you freeze date with tahini and sesame?
Yes, date with tahini and sesame can be frozen in an airtight container. Freeze the pieces in a single layer first so they do not stick together, then thaw them in the refrigerator; the tahini may need a stir if its texture separates slightly.
Does tahini go well with dates and sesame?
Yes, tahini pairs naturally with date with tahini and sesame: its toasted, slightly bitter flavor balances the dates’ sweetness, while sesame reinforces the nutty taste. Use a smooth tahini so it spreads easily inside the dates.
Can you eat date with tahini and sesame before a workout?
Yes, date with tahini and sesame can be eaten before a workout as a sweet, filling snack. Because tahini and sesame add fat, it may feel heavy right before exercise; choose a smaller portion or eat it earlier if that happens to you.
How do you stop tahini from leaking out of date with tahini and sesame?
To keep tahini inside date with tahini and sesame, use thick, well-stirred tahini and avoid overfilling the pitted dates. Set them seam-side up on a plate and chill them briefly before serving so the filling firms up.
Should you use toasted or raw sesame for date with tahini and sesame?
Either toasted or raw sesame works for date with tahini and sesame. Toasted seeds have a stronger, nuttier flavor; toast them briefly in a dry pan and let them cool before sprinkling, since hot seeds can make the tahini runnier.
Date with tahini and sesame Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
B3
0.56mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.05µg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.15mg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.25mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
67mg · 10% DV
Magnesium
32mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
179mg · 5% DV
Sodium
6.3mg · 0% DV
Date with tahini and sesame Glycemic Index
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Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Date with tahini and sesame
To burn the 175 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Date with tahini and sesame?
Date with tahini and sesame combines a soft, naturally sweet date with creamy sesame paste and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Dates are enjoyed across the Middle East and beyond, and this simple pairing turns them into a more substantial sweet bite without needing pastry or added decoration.
The date is chewy and caramel-like, tahini brings a smooth, savoury nuttiness, and sesame adds a gentle crunch. Serve it as a snack with tea or coffee, or offer it as a small dessert after a meal; it also fits naturally on a Middle Eastern-inspired spread. It is energy-dense, with carbohydrates from the date and fats from the tahini, as well as some fibre. For a lighter snack, enjoy one piece alongside unsweetened tea.
How Nutritious Is Date with tahini and sesame?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Date with tahini and sesame Processed?
NOVA 2
Minimally 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.
Does Date with tahini and sesame Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Date with tahini and sesame Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Date with tahini and sesame Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.94g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.97g
Omega 6:3 ratio 283:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (283:1).
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