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Parsley with tahini Calories
Rich in calcium, iron, and vitamin K
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 tablespoon (medium) of Parsley with tahini (30 g) has 95 calories. That works out to 315 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.3 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 8.1 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 99.9 µg of Vitamin K covers 83% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Parsley with tahini Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
95
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
4.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
8.1g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 17% · Protein 11% · Fat 72%
Parsley with tahini nutrition facts table · 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.14 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| 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 Tablespoon of Parsley with tahini?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 16 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 95 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 45 g | 142 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (small) | 60 g | 189 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 236 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 315 kcal |
| ½ cup (medium) | 120 g | 378 kcal |
Calculated from 315 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Parsley with tahini
How do you make parsley with tahini?
Parsley with tahini is made by mixing finely chopped parsley with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Add cold water gradually while stirring to loosen the mixture into a smooth, spoonable sauce.
What do you serve parsley with tahini with?
Parsley with tahini works well alongside grilled vegetables, fish, kebabs, flatbread or falafel. Serve it as a mezze or spoon it over the main dish; fresh lemony salad makes a good contrast to its rich, nutty flavor.
Can you make parsley with tahini ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare parsley with tahini ahead, but adding the chopped parsley close to serving helps it stay fresh. If it has already been mixed, stir it before serving and loosen the tahini with a little water if needed.
How should you store parsley with tahini?
Store parsley with tahini in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it promptly. The parsley can wilt and the sauce may thicken or release liquid as it sits, so stir it well and check the texture before serving.
Does parsley with tahini need to be cooked?
No, parsley with tahini is usually served uncooked, either chilled or at room temperature. Cooking the parsley would soften its fresh texture and dull its color, so chop it and fold it into the tahini mixture instead.
Why does the tahini in parsley with tahini get thick?
Tahini can thicken when it first meets lemon juice or another liquid, so this is normal when making parsley with tahini. Stir in cold water a little at a time; the mixture will usually loosen into a smoother sauce.
Can you use curly parsley for parsley with tahini?
Yes, curly parsley works in parsley with tahini. It gives the dish a more pronounced, leafy texture than flat-leaf parsley; remove any tough stems, chop the leaves finely and mix them thoroughly with the sauce.
Can you freeze parsley with tahini?
Freezing parsley with tahini is not recommended because thawing can make the parsley limp and cause the sauce to separate. For a better texture, make it fresh; if saving extra tahini sauce, store it separately from the parsley in the refrigerator.
How do you make parsley with tahini less bitter?
Balance a bitter edge in parsley with tahini with lemon juice and a little water. Tahini’s flavor varies with the sesame and roasting, so add salt gradually and taste as you adjust the mixture.
Is parsley with tahini the same as tahini sauce?
No, parsley with tahini is a parsley-based dish or mezze, while tahini sauce usually refers to a smoother sauce made mainly from tahini, lemon and water. Parsley gives the dish a fresh, herb-forward texture and flavor.
Parsley with tahini Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin K
99.9µg · 83% DV
Vitamin C
17.7mg · 20% DV
Folate
27.6µg · 7% DV
Vitamin A
57µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.28mg · 31% DV
Phosphorus
105mg · 15% DV
Magnesium
57mg · 14% DV
Iron
2.13mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
152mg · 4% DV
Sodium
18mg · 1% DV
Parsley with tahini Glycemic Index
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Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Parsley with tahini
To burn the 95 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
What is Parsley with tahini?
Parsley with tahini combines finely chopped fresh parsley with sesame paste, often brightened with lemon and sometimes garlic. It fits naturally among Eastern Mediterranean-style salads and dips: the parsley tastes fresh and grassy, while tahini adds a rich, nutty flavour and a creamy, slightly thick texture.
Serve it as a dip with bread or vegetables, spoon it alongside grilled dishes, or use it as a dressing. Parsley with tahini contributes calcium, iron and vitamin K, while the tahini makes it energy-dense. For a lighter, looser sauce, whisk the tahini with lemon juice and a little water rather than adding extra oil.
How Nutritious Is Parsley with tahini?
Nutrient density
High
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 Parsley with tahini 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 Parsley with tahini Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Parsley with tahini Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Parsley with tahini Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.14g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 108:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (108:1).
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