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Contains sesame-based fats from tahini
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Bread with tahini and baking soda (40 g) has 133 calories. That works out to 332 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.5 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 5.6 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Manganese covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 40 g
133
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
17.5g
· 6% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
5.6g
· 7% 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 52% · Protein 11% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 133 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.6 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 208 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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 | 133 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 50 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 55 g | 183 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 232 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 80 g | 266 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 299 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 332 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 398 kcal |
Calculated from 332 calories per 100 g.
Bread with tahini and baking soda is made by mixing tahini into a flour-based dough with baking soda and the recipe’s liquid ingredients. Some recipes include an acidic ingredient, such as yogurt or buttermilk, to help the baking soda leaven the loaf.
Bread with tahini and baking soda has a noticeable sesame flavor from the tahini, often with a slightly nutty, rich taste. Its texture can be denser and more tender than yeast bread, depending on the recipe.
Usually, no: bread with tahini and baking soda is leavened with baking soda rather than yeast. It does not need a long proofing period, though the exact recipe may include other leavening ingredients.
Yes, baking powder can sometimes replace baking soda in bread with tahini and baking soda, but the two are not interchangeable in equal amounts. Baking powder already contains an acid, so follow a recipe written for that substitution to avoid changing the rise and flavor.
Use only the amount of baking soda specified and distribute it evenly through the dry ingredients. In bread with tahini and baking soda, leaving out an acidic ingredient required by the recipe can also leave an unpleasant soda taste.
Bread with tahini and baking soda can turn dense if the dough is overmixed or the baking soda is no longer effective. It may crumble when the dough is too dry, so measure ingredients carefully and avoid adding extra flour while mixing.
Bread with tahini and baking soda usually rises without yeast or a lengthy proof, giving it a different crumb from yeast bread. Tahini adds sesame flavor and richness, while the exact texture depends on the recipe.
Bread with tahini and baking soda pairs well with savory toppings such as cheese, eggs, or vegetables. Its sesame flavor also works with honey, jam, or fruit, so it can be served as either a savory or sweet bread.
Let bread with tahini and baking soda cool completely, then keep it in an airtight container at room temperature. It can dry out as it sits, so it is best eaten while fresh; warm a slice briefly if it has lost softness.
Yes, bread with tahini and baking soda freezes well. Slice the cooled loaf and seal the portions in a freezer-safe bag, removing only what you need. Thaw slices at room temperature or warm them briefly before serving.
Vitamins
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B3
1.36mg · 9% DV
Folate
23.2µg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.6µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.46mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Selenium
9.6µg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
74mg · 11% DV
Sodium
208mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
68mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Bread with tahini and baking soda is a quick bread made with flour, tahini and baking soda as the raising agent, so it does not need time to rise. Tahini lends the loaf a toasted sesame flavour and a tender, slightly close crumb.
Slice it for breakfast or serve it alongside tea, as is common in Turkey; it also works with cheese, olives or fresh tomato. The tahini gives the bread a notable share of its fat, while it also provides some fibre. For a lighter snack, try a thinner slice with fresh vegetables, or enjoy it plain when you want its nutty flavour to stand out.
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
✓ 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
0.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 96:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (96:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.