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Tahini water Calories
Diluted tahini-based drink/sauce; provides sesame-derived healthy fats and minerals.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Tahini water (240 g) has 288 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.1 g of carbs, 8.6 g of protein, 24.5 g of fat and 4.1 g of fiber. Its 0.8 mg of Copper covers 85% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Tahini water Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
288
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
10.1g
· 4% DV
Protein
8.6g
· 17% DV
Fat
24.5g
· 31% DV
Fiber
4.1g
· 15% 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%
Tahini water nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (240 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 kcal | |
| Total fat | 24.5 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 3.36 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Tahini water?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 288 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (thin) | 15 g | 18 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (thick) | 30 g | 36 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 72 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 216 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 432 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tahini water
What is tahini water?
Tahini water is tahini thinned with water to make a drink or a pourable sauce. It has no single fixed recipe: the amount of water determines whether it is sippable or thick enough to drizzle over food.
How do you make tahini water?
Whisk water into tahini gradually to make tahini water. The mixture may thicken at first, then loosen as you keep whisking. Add more water for a drink and less for a thicker sauce.
Can you drink tahini water?
Yes, tahini water can be drunk when it is diluted to a smooth, pourable consistency. It can also be made thicker and used as a sauce, so adjust the water to how you plan to serve it.
Why does tahini seize when you add water?
Tahini can seize and look lumpy when water is first added; this is a normal reaction, not a sign that it has spoiled. Whisk steadily while adding the water little by little, and continue until the mixture loosens.
What does tahini water taste like?
Tahini water tastes nutty and distinctly of sesame, with a lighter texture than plain tahini. If that flavor feels too strong on its own, serve it with savory food or add lemon to the mixture.
Is tahini water a drink or a sauce?
Tahini water can be either: use more water for a drink and less for a pourable sauce. The mixture is flexible, so its name alone does not tell you how thick it will be.
Can you use tahini water as a salad dressing?
Yes, thicker tahini water works as a salad dressing or a drizzle for vegetables and grain dishes. Whisk until smooth, then adjust the consistency with a little more water so it coats the food rather than pooling.
Does tahini water separate after it sits?
Yes, tahini water may separate as it stands because the tahini does not stay evenly suspended in water. Stir or shake it before serving; if it has been stored, check its smell and appearance first.
Is tahini water good for you?
Tahini water provides sesame-derived unsaturated fats and minerals, making it a nourishing option when you enjoy it as part of a meal. It is not a cure or a special detox drink, and adding more tahini makes it richer.
Can tahini water help with weight loss?
Tahini water does not cause weight loss by itself. Tahini is energy-dense, so a large serving can add substantially to a meal; a thinner mixture uses less tahini per sip or spoonful.
Tahini water Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.29mg · 24% DV
B3
1.92mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
B6
0.19mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.77mg · 86% DV
Phosphorus
408mg · 58% DV
Manganese
1.01mg · 44% DV
Calcium
336mg · 34% DV
Potassium ⭐
288mg · 8% DV
Sodium
29mg · 1% DV
Tahini water Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Tahini water
To burn the 288 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
What is Tahini water?
Tahini water is made by thinning tahini, a paste of ground sesame seeds, with water. Depending on how much water is added, it can be a pourable drink or a thicker, sauce-like mixture; it is not a single standardized recipe with one clear place of origin. In many kitchens, tahini is more familiar in dressings, dips and sweets than as a drink, so this simple preparation can be adapted to taste.
It has a rounded sesame flavour and a smooth, creamy texture. Serve it chilled as a drink, or make it thicker to spoon over vegetables or serve with bread. Its nutritional character comes largely from sesame fats and minerals; it contains 10.2 g of fat per 100 g. Add water gradually if you want a lighter consistency.
How Nutritious Is Tahini water?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Tahini water Processed?
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.
Does Tahini water Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Tahini water Good For?
Vegan
✓ 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
Tahini water Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
10.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 144:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (144:1).
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