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Almond meringue macaron with sesame tahini
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Tahini macaron (18 g) has 85 calories. That works out to 470 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.4 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 4.6 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 18 g
85
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
9.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
4.6g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 8% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 85 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.6 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.92 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
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) | 18 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 10 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 14 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 25 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 32 g | 150 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 36 g | 169 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 54 g | 254 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 54 g | 254 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 470 kcal |
Calculated from 470 calories per 100 g.
A tahini macaron is an almond-meringue macaron flavored with sesame tahini, often in its filling. It combines the delicate, sweet shells of a French-style macaron with tahini’s roasted, nutty flavor.
A tahini macaron tastes sweet and lightly nutty, with tahini adding a roasted sesame note and a mild bitterness. The flavor is richer when tahini is used generously, while chocolate or honey in the filling can make it sweeter.
To make tahini macarons, prepare almond-flour meringue shells and add tahini to the filling, or to the batter if the recipe calls for it. Let the piped shells dry until their surfaces are no longer tacky before baking to help prevent cracks.
Tahini macarons commonly crack when the piped shells have not dried enough before baking. Let them form a dry surface that does not stick to your finger; an oven that is too hot can also cause the shells to split.
Hollow tahini macarons can result from overwhipped meringue, poorly mixed batter, or an unsuitable oven temperature. Fold the batter until it flows slowly from the spatula, and use a reliable macaron recipe and oven setting.
Store tahini macarons in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Chilling lets the filling soften the shells slightly and meld the flavors; bring them toward room temperature before serving for a softer texture and fuller taste.
Yes, tahini macarons freeze well in an airtight container, with parchment between layers to protect them. Thaw them in the refrigerator while still covered, which helps prevent condensation from making the shells wet.
Unsweetened coffee or black tea pairs well with tahini macarons. Their slight bitterness balances the sweet shells and complements tahini’s toasted sesame flavor; espresso is especially good with a chocolate-filled version.
Tahini macarons may stay sticky if the shells are underbaked or exposed to humidity. Let the baked shells cool completely before lifting them from the parchment, and keep finished macarons in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
Dark chocolate, honey, and white chocolate all work well in tahini macarons. Dark chocolate emphasizes tahini’s roasted edge, while honey makes the sesame flavor rounder and sweeter; pipe the filling onto fully cooled shells.
Vitamins
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.43mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.76µg · 3% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
40mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2.7µg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
44mg · 1% DV
Sodium
21mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Tahini macaron is a French-style macaron made with two almond-meringue shells and a sesame tahini filling or flavouring. Its delicate, lightly crisp shells and soft centre give the classic confection a savoury, nutty edge.
In France, macarons are commonly enjoyed with coffee or tea and bought from pâtisseries; elsewhere, they make a small treat for afternoon tea, dessert platters or gifts. Almonds, sugar and tahini make this an energy-dense sweet, while its protein and fibre are modest. Serve it with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance the sweetness, and enjoy it as a treat rather than a filling snack.
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
— Not 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
0.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.11g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 122:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (122:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.