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Crispy sweet cookie made with tahini
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Tahini crispy cookie (30 g) has 152 calories. That works out to 505 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.4 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 7.8 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 30 g
152
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
17.4g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
7.8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 7% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 152 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.53 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.4 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 30 g | 152 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 61 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 25 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 202 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 60 g | 303 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 379 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 505 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 100 g | 505 kcal |
Calculated from 505 calories per 100 g.
A tahini crispy cookie is usually made with tahini, flour and a sweetener, with recipes often adding egg and oil or butter. The exact ingredients vary, so check the recipe if you need to avoid a particular ingredient.
Bake tahini crispy cookies until their edges are set and lightly browned, then let them cool fully on a rack. They may seem soft straight from the oven but crisp as they cool. Thin, evenly sized cookies tend to bake more uniformly.
Tahini crispy cookies can spread when the dough is too warm or contains too much fat compared with flour. Chill soft dough before baking, and space the portions apart on the tray; add flour gradually if the dough remains unusually loose.
Tahini crispy cookies may taste bitter if the tahini is stale or naturally very strong, or if the cookies are overbaked. Stir separated tahini thoroughly before measuring, and take the cookies out when the edges are golden rather than dark.
Yes, runny tahini works in tahini crispy cookies, but stir it well first so the oil and sesame solids are evenly combined. If the dough turns greasy or too loose, chill it before baking rather than adding a large amount of flour at once.
Store tahini crispy cookies only after they have cooled completely, in an airtight container at room temperature. Moisture softens them, so avoid storing them near steam or in the refrigerator. If they lose their crunch, briefly reheat them and cool before eating.
Yes, you can freeze tahini crispy cookie dough. Shape it into portions first, freeze them on a tray, then transfer them to a sealed container. Bake from frozen with extra time, checking that the centers are cooked and the edges are lightly browned.
Yes, peanut butter can replace tahini in tahini crispy cookies, but the result will taste more like peanuts and may have a different texture. Use smooth, well-stirred peanut butter and expect to adjust the dough slightly because brands vary in thickness.
Tahini crispy cookies can raise blood glucose because they commonly contain flour and added sugar; tahini does not cancel that effect. A smaller portion eaten with a meal may be easier to account for than eating several cookies on their own.
Homemade tahini crispy cookies let you control the recipe, while packaged versions can differ in sweeteners, fats and texture. Both are processed baked foods; the term processed does not by itself mean a cookie is ultra-processed.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
B3
0.63mg · 4% DV
Vitamin E
0.57mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
47mg · 7% DV
Selenium
3.3µg · 6% DV
Sodium
96mg · 4% 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 tahini crispy cookie is a baked cookie made with tahini, the sesame paste that gives the dough a toasted, nutty flavour. It fits naturally into Turkish home baking, where tahini is also used in other sweet pastries; recipes commonly combine it with flour and sugar, sometimes with egg.
Its crisp, crumbly bite makes it a good companion for tea or coffee, whether served at home or offered to guests. Tahini contributes fat and some protein, while the flour and sugar make it a carbohydrate-rich sweet; it is also energy-dense. Enjoy one as a small treat, or pair it with fruit for a less rich snack.
Low
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Low
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
— 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
2.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.64g
Omega 6:3 ratio 126:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (126:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.