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Sesame-based sauce with lime acidity
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Tahini lime sauce (30 g) has 108 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.4 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 9.3 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
108
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
4.4g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
9.3g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 16% · Protein 9% · Fat 75%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 108 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.3 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.35 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 25 g | 90 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 108 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 45 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 50 g | 180 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (small) | 60 g | 216 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
| ½ cup (medium) | 120 g | 432 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
Tahini lime sauce is made by whisking tahini with lime juice, garlic, and water. Stir the tahini and lime juice first, then add water gradually until the sauce reaches a pourable consistency.
Tahini lime sauce pairs well with falafel, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, and grilled meats. Drizzle it over the finished dish or serve it on the side as a dip.
Tahini lime sauce often thickens when lime juice first meets tahini; this is a normal reaction. Whisk in water a little at a time until it loosens, rather than adding more lime juice to thin it.
Yes, lemon juice works instead of lime juice in tahini lime sauce. It gives the sauce a different, less lime-forward citrus flavor, so taste as you mix and adjust the salt and water to suit.
You can soften bitter tahini lime sauce by mixing in more tahini and a little water. Strong or stale-tasting tahini and excess garlic can also make the flavor harsh, so taste the ingredients before adding more.
Yes, tahini lime sauce works as a salad dressing. Thin it with water until it pours easily, then toss it with the salad shortly before serving so the leaves do not become weighed down.
Yes, tahini lime sauce can be drizzled over tacos, especially those filled with beans, roasted vegetables, or grilled fish. Its creamy sesame flavor and citrus tang add contrast; use a thin stream so it does not overpower the filling.
Tahini lime sauce can coat vegetables or tofu before roasting, but it is not an ideal long marinade for meat because the thick sauce can mask the other flavors. Thin it with water and apply a light coating.
Store homemade tahini lime sauce in a covered container in the refrigerator. It may separate or thicken while resting, so stir it and add a splash of water before serving; discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, tahini lime sauce can be made spicy by whisking in chili flakes, cayenne, or a little hot sauce. Add the heat gradually and taste as you go, since strong chili can cover the lime and sesame flavors.
Vitamins
B3
0.78mg · 5% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Folate
12.6µg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
63mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
23mg · 5% DV
Sodium
96mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
63mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 108 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g):
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Tahini lime sauce combines tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds, with the sharp, fragrant juice of lime. Tahini is widely used across Middle Eastern cuisines, while lime gives this sauce a brighter, tangier profile than many familiar tahini dressings. Recipes may include other seasonings, but the sesame and citrus are its defining flavours.
Its creamy, slightly bitter richness works as a dip or dressing for roasted vegetables, falafel, grain bowls and wraps. Sesame makes it energy-dense and rich in fat, so a spoonful can add plenty of flavour; thin it with water and lime juice if you prefer a lighter, more pourable sauce.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.35g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.51g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 103.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (103.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.