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Energy-dense sesame-based mixture with bee pollen
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Tahini pollen mixture (20 g) has 122 calories. That works out to 612 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.3 g of carbs, 3.7 g of protein, 10.2 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 34% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
122
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
4.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.7g
· 7% DV
Fat
10.2g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 14% · Protein 12% · Fat 74%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.2 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% |
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) | 20 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 7 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 25 g | 153 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 184 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (triple) | 45 g | 275 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 367 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 612 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 734 kcal |
Calculated from 612 calories per 100 g.
A tahini pollen mixture combines sesame paste (tahini) with bee pollen. It has a rich, earthy taste and a thick texture; recipes vary, so check the ingredient list if you want to know whether a particular product contains anything else.
Spread a tahini pollen mixture on toast, or stir a small spoonful into porridge, yogurt, or a smoothie. Its flavor is concentrated, so start with a little and mix it thoroughly; it may cling to the spoon or form small clumps.
Yes, a tahini pollen mixture can be blended into a smoothie. Add it with the other ingredients and blend until smooth; banana, berries, or plain yogurt can balance its nutty, earthy taste without requiring the pollen to dissolve first.
Not necessarily: store a tahini pollen mixture in a tightly sealed, clean, dry container in a cool, dark place, unless its package says otherwise. Refrigeration can make tahini firmer, so let it soften before stirring if the mixture becomes difficult to spread.
Stir edible bee pollen into tahini until evenly combined; crushing any clumps first makes mixing easier. Honey is an optional addition for sweetness, but it changes the mixture and adds sugar. Use clean, dry utensils to help keep the mixture fresh.
No, a tahini pollen mixture contains bee pollen, while tahini and honey combines sesame paste with honey. Some recipes add honey to a pollen mixture, but that does not make the pollen and honey interchangeable.
Yes, a tahini pollen mixture provides energy because tahini is rich in fat and the mixture is concentrated. It can work as a filling snack on toast or stirred into yogurt, but claims that bee pollen gives a special or lasting energy boost are not well established.
Yes. A tahini pollen mixture contains sesame, a recognized allergen, and bee pollen can also trigger reactions, particularly in people sensitive to pollen. Avoid it if you have a relevant allergy; trouble breathing or facial swelling requires emergency care.
It can taste slightly bitter or earthy because bee pollen has a distinct flavor, while tahini contributes a roasted sesame taste. The balance varies with the pollen and tahini used; a little honey can soften the bitterness if you prefer a sweeter spread.
You can use a tahini pollen mixture in a spread or smoothie, but it is not a neutral one-for-one substitute for plain tahini: the pollen changes the flavor and texture. In savory sauces or dressings, plain tahini usually gives a more predictable result.
Vitamins
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
B6
0.17mg · 10% DV
B3
1.02mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.31mg · 34% DV
Manganese
0.46mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
132mg · 19% DV
Magnesium
70mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
94mg · 3% DV
Sodium
3.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Tahini pollen mixture combines tahini—a paste made from ground sesame seeds—with bee pollen. It is sold as a spoonable spread and can also be mixed at home. The texture is thick and slightly grainy, with tahini’s toasted, nutty flavour balanced by the pollen’s floral notes. In Turkey it is often eaten at breakfast, spread on bread or stirred into yoghurt; English-speaking readers can try it on toast or oatmeal, or alongside plain yoghurt. It is rich in energy and sesame fat, with some protein and fibre. Its concentrated flavour means a small spoonful is often enough; pair it with unsweetened yoghurt for a less sweet serving.
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 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
1.44g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 69.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (69.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.