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Rich in protein and healthy fats, nutritious for breakfast or meal.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Tahini Egg Recipe (120 g) has 312 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.8 g of carbs, 13.8 g of protein, 24.6 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 22.8 µg of Biotin covers 76% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
312
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
7.8g
· 3% DV
Protein
13.8g
· 28% DV
Fat
24.6g
· 32% 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 10% · Protein 18% · Fat 72%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 312 kcal | |
| Total fat | 24.6 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 144 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% |
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) | 120 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 25 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 208 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 416 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 520 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 220 g | 572 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 624 kcal |
Calculated from 260 calories per 100 g.
Cook the eggs in a pan to your preferred doneness. Whisk tahini with lemon juice and a little warm water until pourable, then spoon it over the eggs. Finish with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
You can, but tahini can thicken or stick if heated hard from the start. For a more reliable tahini egg recipe, cook the eggs first, then add thinned tahini at the end and warm it gently.
Add warm water a little at a time while whisking the tahini. It often thickens before loosening into a smooth sauce, so keep stirring rather than adding a large splash at once. Lemon juice adds brightness.
Serve a tahini egg recipe with toast or warm flatbread to scoop up the sauce. Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, or a simple salad balance the rich sesame flavor and make it a fuller meal.
Chili flakes, black pepper, cumin, and paprika all work well in a tahini egg recipe. Lemon juice and chopped parsley add freshness, while a little crushed garlic gives the tahini sauce a sharper flavor.
Yes. Crumbled feta or a little grated hard cheese can be added to a tahini egg recipe. Add it near the end of cooking so it warms without overwhelming the sesame flavor, and adjust the salt because cheese can be salty.
Yes. Halve boiled eggs and drizzle them with tahini thinned with lemon juice and warm water. This version avoids frying and works well for a quick meal; add herbs or chili just before serving.
You can mix the tahini sauce ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container. Stir it before serving and loosen it with a little water if needed. Cooked eggs are best made fresh for better texture.
Yes, a tahini egg recipe can make a filling breakfast because it combines eggs with sesame tahini. Pair it with vegetables and bread or another side that suits your appetite.
A tahini egg recipe tastes savory and rich, with the eggs’ mild flavor balanced by tahini’s nutty sesame taste. Lemon adds tang, while chili or garlic can make the sauce more pungent.
Vitamins
Biotin
22.8µg · 76% DV
B12
1.08µg · 45% DV
B5
1.32mg · 26% DV
Vitamin E
3.12mg · 21% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.47mg · 52% DV
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
252mg · 36% DV
Calcium
252mg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
276mg · 8% DV
Sodium
144mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 312 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Tahini Egg Recipe brings eggs together with tahini, the thick paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is best understood as a simple home-style combination rather than a dish with one fixed regional origin: the ingredients can be cooked or served together in different ways. The egg’s soft, savoury character balances tahini’s creamy texture and toasted, earthy flavour.
It works well for breakfast or brunch, served warm with toast or flatbread and fresh vegetables. In Turkey, where tahini is a familiar pantry ingredient, it can be part of a substantial breakfast; elsewhere, it fits easily into a quick egg-based meal. The combination offers protein as well as filling fats. Since tahini is rich and strongly flavoured, start with a modest spoonful and add more to taste.
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.
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 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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.64g
POLYUNSATURATED
7.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 43.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (43.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.