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A sweet snack made with dates, tahini, and sesame, providing energy and fiber.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Tahini-stuffed sesame date (25 g) has 105 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.4 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 5.3 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
105
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
13.4g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
5.3g
· 7% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 8% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 105 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.3 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 8.75 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 2.3 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 piece (medium) | 25 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 18 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 147 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 50 g | 210 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 75 g | 315 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
A tahini-stuffed sesame date is a pitted date filled with tahini and coated or sprinkled with sesame seeds. It is usually served as a sweet snack and needs no baking.
To make tahini-stuffed sesame dates, remove the pits, spoon tahini into each date, and press sesame seeds onto the outside. If the filling is runny, chill the dates briefly before serving.
Tahini-stuffed sesame dates can be a filling snack, offering fiber along with energy from the dates and tahini. They are sweet and rich, so a small portion is often more satisfying than eating several at once.
Store tahini-stuffed sesame dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let them sit at room temperature briefly before eating if you prefer a softer date and tahini filling.
Yes, tahini-stuffed sesame dates can raise blood sugar because dates contain carbohydrates. Tahini and sesame do not cancel that effect; people managing diabetes should fit the portion into their individual meal plan.
Large, soft dates are easiest to pit and fill, and Medjool dates are a popular choice for tahini-stuffed sesame dates. Smaller or drier dates can split or be harder to stuff.
Yes, tahini-stuffed sesame dates can be frozen. Freeze them in a single layer first, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw in the refrigerator to help the filling hold its shape.
Yes, tahini-stuffed sesame dates can work as a pre-workout snack because dates provide readily available carbohydrates. Their tahini filling makes them richer, so leave time to digest them before intense exercise.
The tahini filling in sesame dates can leak when the tahini is very thin, the date is split too widely, or the filling is overfilled. Use a small spoonful and chill the stuffed dates to help the filling firm up.
Yes, tahini-stuffed sesame dates make a simple dessert on their own or alongside coffee or tea. For a less sweet spread, serve them with plain yogurt or fresh fruit rather than adding syrup or chocolate.
Vitamins
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B3
0.53mg · 3% DV
B5
0.14mg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Manganese
0.28mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
73mg · 10% DV
Magnesium
26mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
126mg · 4% DV
Sodium
8.75mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 105 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A Tahini-stuffed sesame date is a pitted date filled with tahini and finished with sesame seeds. It brings together ingredients common across Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, though the combination is also easy to make at home. The date is soft and caramel-like, while tahini adds a rich, gently savoury note and sesame brings a toasty finish.
Enjoy it as a small sweet with coffee or tea, after a meal, or as an energy-dense snack between meals. Dates contribute sweetness and fibre, while tahini and sesame make the bite more substantial; it provides 420 calories per 100 g. One piece is a convenient portion, and pairing it with unsweetened tea or coffee keeps the overall snack simple.
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 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
✓ 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
0.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 68.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (68.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.