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Tahini Cake Calories
Moist cake made with sesame paste (tahini)
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 slice (medium) of Tahini Cake (60 g) has 222 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.4 g of carbs, 3.7 g of protein, 10.8 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Tahini Cake Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 60 g
222
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
26.4g
· 10% DV
Protein
3.7g
· 7% DV
Fat
10.8g
· 14% 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 49% · Protein 7% · Fat 44%
Tahini Cake nutrition facts table · 1 slice (medium) (60 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 222 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.8 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.38 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| 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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How Many Calories in 1 Slice of Tahini Cake?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 333 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 444 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 555 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 180 g | 666 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tahini Cake
What does Tahini Cake taste like?
Tahini Cake has a nutty, toasted sesame flavor with a rich, moist crumb. Its taste can be slightly earthy or bitter depending on the tahini; honey, citrus, chocolate, or a sweet glaze can balance that edge.
Can I use tahini straight from the jar in Tahini Cake?
Yes, but stir the tahini thoroughly first. The sesame oil often separates and rises to the top, so scooping only the thick paste can make the batter uneven and leave the cake with a dense or dry patch.
How do I keep Tahini Cake from turning dry?
Keep Tahini Cake moist by mixing the batter only until the flour disappears and taking it out as soon as the center is baked. Overmixing and overbaking both make the crumb tougher; store the cooled cake covered.
Can I add chocolate to Tahini Cake?
Yes, chocolate pairs especially well with Tahini Cake’s toasted sesame flavor. Fold chocolate chips into the batter or drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cake; avoid adding so much that it overwhelms the tahini.
What toppings go well on Tahini Cake?
Honey, toasted sesame seeds, chopped pistachios, or a light lemon glaze all complement Tahini Cake. A drizzle of honey or a scattering of nuts adds contrast without hiding the sesame flavor.
Can I replace the butter with tahini in Tahini Cake?
Not as a simple one-for-one swap. Tahini adds sesame flavor and fat, but it does not behave exactly like creamed butter in cake batter; use a recipe designed for tahini rather than replacing all the butter directly.
How can I tell when Tahini Cake is baked through?
Tahini Cake is ready when a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter. Check near the end of baking, since an overbaked cake quickly loses its moist texture.
Can Tahini Cake be made without eggs?
Yes, but use an egg-free Tahini Cake recipe or a tested egg replacement rather than simply leaving the eggs out. Eggs help the cake rise and hold together, so omitting them without adjusting the recipe can make it dense.
Where does Tahini Cake come from?
Tahini Cake does not have one universally agreed place of origin. It draws on tahini, a sesame paste used widely in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking, and appears in many contemporary home-baking recipes.
Can Tahini Cake be frozen?
Yes. Freeze Tahini Cake after it has cooled, either whole or in individually wrapped slices inside an airtight container. Thaw it while wrapped at room temperature to help keep the crumb from drying out.
Tahini Cake Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.66mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
Vitamin K
4.2µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.25mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
66mg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
Tahini Cake Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Tahini Cake
To burn the 222 calories in 1 slice (medium) (60 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.
What is Tahini Cake?
Tahini Cake is a tender baked cake made with tahini, the rich sesame paste used across the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. In Turkey, tahini is a familiar ingredient in home baking, lending cakes a gently toasted flavour and a moist crumb. Recipes vary, and some add sesame on top or finish the cake with a tahini drizzle.
Serve it sliced with tea or coffee, as an afternoon treat or a simple dessert. Its flavour pairs well with fresh fruit, which adds a lighter contrast. The cake is relatively rich in fat and carbohydrates, so a modest slice is satisfying; it also works well alongside plain tea rather than a sweeter drink.
How Nutritious Is Tahini Cake?
Nutrient density
Low
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
Low
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 Cake Processed?
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.
Does Tahini Cake Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Tahini Cake Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Tahini Cake Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.58g
Omega 6:3 ratio 54:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (54:1).
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