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Sweet sesame paste cookie, energy-dense and rich in fats
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sweet tahini cookie (30 g) has 152 calories. That works out to 505 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.1 g of carbs, 2.8 g of protein, 8.5 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
152
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
16.1g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.8g
· 6% DV
Fat
8.5g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 7% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 152 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.5 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.53 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.8 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 152 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 76 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 15 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 227 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 303 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 379 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 455 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 505 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 606 kcal |
Calculated from 505 calories per 100 g.
Sweet tahini cookies are usually made with tahini, flour, sugar, and a fat such as butter or oil. Recipes vary: some include nuts or spices, while others keep the sesame flavor simple and finish the cookies with sesame seeds.
Sweet tahini cookies are made by mixing tahini with the other ingredients into a workable dough, shaping it, and baking until lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the tray before moving them, since they can be fragile while warm.
Sweet tahini cookies often crumble because the dough is too dry or they are moved before cooling. Mix until the dough holds together when pressed, and let the baked cookies firm up on the tray before transferring them.
Sweet tahini cookies taste nutty and gently sweet, with the distinctive roasted-sesame flavor of tahini. Depending on the recipe, they can be crisp or tender; add-ins such as nuts or spices make the flavor more pronounced.
Store sweet tahini cookies in an airtight container in a cool, dry place once they have cooled completely. Sealing them while warm traps moisture and can soften their texture; keep them away from heat and strong-smelling foods.
Yes, sweet tahini cookies can be frozen after baking. Cool them fully, pack them airtight, and thaw at room temperature before serving. Freezing unbaked portions of dough is also practical; shape and bake them after thawing.
Not always; sweet tahini cookies can be made without molasses. Some recipes add molasses for a deeper, less delicate sweetness and darker color, but it is an optional variation rather than an essential ingredient.
Yes, sweet tahini cookies can be made without butter. Tahini already contributes fat and moisture, and some recipes use oil instead; follow a recipe designed for that substitution so the dough does not turn too greasy or dry.
Sweet tahini cookies can provide some nutrients from sesame, but they are still a sweet, energy-dense treat. Enjoying a modest portion is a sensible way to include them, especially if you are watching your overall intake of sweets.
Sweet tahini cookies pair well with coffee or tea, whose bitterness balances their sweetness and sesame richness. They can also be served with fruit for a simple snack; their flavor is strong enough that elaborate toppings are unnecessary.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
B3
0.63mg · 4% DV
Folate
14.4µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.28mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
56mg · 8% DV
Selenium
3.6µg · 7% DV
Sodium
78mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
63mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A sweet tahini cookie brings the deep, toasted flavour of sesame paste into a sweet, flour-based biscuit. It is familiar in Turkish home baking and pastry shops, with recipes often combining tahini, flour, sugar and fat; some versions are finished with sesame seeds. Depending on the recipe, the texture can be crumbly and crisp or a little softer, while tahini gives it a rich, nutty taste.
In Turkey, it is commonly served with tea at an afternoon break, or alongside coffee as a small treat. It is energy-dense, with much of its richness coming from the tahini and other fats. For a lighter snack, enjoy a smaller piece with unsweetened tea or coffee.
Low
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Low
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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
1.53g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 129:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (129:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.