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Homemade bread enriched with tahini, providing fiber and healthy fats.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Homemade Tahini Bread (40 g) has 116 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.4 g of carbs, 3.3 g of protein, 3.8 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 40 g
116
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
16.4g
· 6% DV
Protein
3.3g
· 7% DV
Fat
3.8g
· 5% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 12% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.52 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.4 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% |
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 slice (medium) | 40 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 73 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 174 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 80 g | 232 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 348 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 522 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 580 kcal |
Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.
Homemade tahini bread is made by mixing tahini into bread dough and baking it until risen and golden. Combine flour, yeast, water, and salt, knead, then work in the tahini. Let the dough rise before shaping and baking for an even crumb.
Homemade tahini bread has a nutty, toasted sesame flavor and a tender texture. Its taste is richer than plain bread, though the intensity varies with the tahini and how much is mixed into the dough.
Homemade tahini bread contains tahini in the dough, giving it a more pronounced sesame taste and a softer, richer crumb than plain bread. It can be served like an everyday loaf, but its flavor also pairs well with sweet toppings.
Homemade tahini bread works with both sweet and savory toppings. Try it with honey, jam, or fruit for a sweet snack, or serve it with eggs, cheese, soup, or a salad when you want a more savory pairing.
Homemade tahini bread may fail to rise if the yeast is inactive, the dough is too cold, or it has not had enough time to proof. Tahini makes the dough richer, so give it a warm, draft-free place and wait until it visibly expands.
Yes, homemade tahini bread freezes well. Let it cool completely, slice it, and seal the slices in a freezer-safe bag. Take out only what you need and thaw at room temperature or toast the slices straight from frozen.
Store homemade tahini bread in a sealed bread bag or airtight container once it has cooled completely. Keep it at room temperature and eat it within a few days for the best texture; sealing it while warm traps moisture.
Yes, homemade tahini bread can be made without yeast, but it will have a denser texture and will not rise like a yeasted loaf. Use a quick-bread recipe with baking powder or baking soda rather than simply leaving yeast out of a standard dough.
Yes, homemade tahini bread can be toasted, and toasting brings out its sesame aroma. Use a moderate setting so the tahini-rich slices brown without burning, then add a topping or serve them alongside a meal.
Yes, children can eat homemade tahini bread unless they have a sesame allergy or another reason to avoid an ingredient in the recipe. Because tahini is made from sesame, take particular care when offering it to a child who has not tried sesame before.
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B3
0.84mg · 5% DV
Folate
14µg · 4% DV
Biotin
1µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.17mg · 7% DV
Selenium
3.6µg · 7% DV
Sodium
148mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Homemade Tahini Bread is bread made with tahini worked into the dough or spread between its layers before baking. It reflects the broader Turkish tradition of baking with tahini, though home recipes vary in how much tahini they use and whether the finished loaf is plain or layered.
Its sesame-like flavour is nutty and gently rich, while the crumb may be soft or flaky depending on the method. In Turkey it can be served at breakfast or with tea, and it also makes an easy snack; elsewhere, try it toasted or alongside soup, cheese or fresh vegetables. Tahini adds fibre and unsaturated fat, but the bread is still mainly a source of carbohydrates. Pair a slice with vegetables or a protein-rich topping for a more balanced bite.
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 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.
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
0.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 54:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (54:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.