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Energy-dense sesame-based cacao dessert
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Tahini cacao dessert (40 g) has 223 calories. That works out to 558 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.4 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 17.9 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 0.6 mg of Copper covers 67% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 40 g
223
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
11.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
17.9g
· 23% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 9% · Fat 71%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 223 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.9 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 2.72 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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 serving (medium) | 40 g | 223 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (thin) | 15 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 140 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 167 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 223 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 335 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 419 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 558 kcal |
| ½ cup (medium) | 120 g | 670 kcal |
Calculated from 558 calories per 100 g.
Tahini cacao dessert is usually made by mixing tahini with cacao and a sweetener until smooth. Add the cacao gradually, then adjust the texture with a little milk or a plant-based drink if needed. Some versions are chilled in a dish; others are rolled into bite-size pieces.
Yes, soft dates or date paste work well as a sweetener in tahini cacao dessert. Blend or mash them with the tahini before adding cacao; soak firm dates briefly in warm water so they blend smoothly. The mixture will taste fruitier and may be thicker than one made with syrup.
Often, yes: many tahini cacao dessert recipes need no oven and set in the refrigerator instead. Mix the ingredients, shape or spread the mixture, and chill until firm. Recipes that include a baked base or cake layer are exceptions.
Keep tahini cacao dessert covered in the refrigerator, especially if it contains fresh fruit, dairy, or other perishable ingredients. A simple tahini-and-cacao mixture can usually be kept for several days, but follow the storage needs of its most perishable ingredient and use a clean utensil when serving.
Yes, many firm tahini cacao dessert bites or bars freeze well. Store them in an airtight container with baking paper between layers, then thaw only the portion you plan to eat. Softer, mousse-like versions may lose some of their texture after thawing.
Tahini cacao dessert pairs well with fresh berries, sliced pear, or crisp apple, which balance its rich sesame-and-cacao flavor. You can also serve small pieces with coffee or tea. If the dessert is already sweet, choose unsweetened fruit rather than adding another syrup.
Tahini cacao dessert can turn runny if the tahini is very fluid or the mixture has too much syrup or liquid. Stir in cacao, ground nuts, or oats a little at a time, then chill it. Also mix separated tahini thoroughly before measuring it.
Yes, tahini cacao dessert can be sweetened with mashed dates, date paste, or a ripe banana instead of refined sugar. These options change the flavor and moisture, so add them gradually and reduce other liquids if the mixture becomes too soft.
Tahini cacao dessert can provide sesame-based fats and some fiber, but it is also energy-dense and may contain plenty of added sweetener. Treat it as a dessert, choose a modest portion, and look at the recipe ingredients rather than assuming every version has the same nutritional profile.
Tahini cacao dessert is not a weight-loss food; its rich tahini base makes portions easy to underestimate. It can still fit into a weight-management eating pattern when served in a measured portion and used in place of, rather than in addition to, another dessert.
Vitamins
B1
0.32mg · 27% DV
B3
2.04mg · 13% DV
B6
0.21mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.6mg · 67% DV
Manganese
0.76mg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
208mg · 30% DV
Magnesium
102mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
164mg · 5% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Tahini cacao dessert brings sesame paste together with cacao in a rich, compact sweet. Home-style recipes vary, and may include a sweetener or other ingredients; the result can be soft and spoonable or firm enough to cut into pieces.
In Turkey, it may be served in small portions with tea or after a meal. Elsewhere, it works as a small sweet alongside coffee, fruit or plain yoghurt. Its toasted sesame flavour balances cacao’s gentle bitterness, while the tahini makes the texture creamy and dense. It is energy-dense and provides some protein and fibre; 100 g contains 558 kcal. Because it is rich, a modest portion is often satisfying, and fresh fruit makes a lighter pairing.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.72g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
7.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 147.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (147.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.