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Sesame-based, energy-dense sauce made lighter than pure tahini by dilution
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Thinned tahini sauce (30 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.2 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 8.3 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
96
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
3.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
8.3g
· 11% 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 13% · Protein 11% · Fat 76%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.3 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.17 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.6 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 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 25 g | 80 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 128 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (triple) | 45 g | 144 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 384 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Thinned tahini sauce is made by gradually whisking water into tahini until it turns smooth and pourable. Lemon juice, garlic, and salt are common additions. Add the liquid little by little so you can control the final consistency.
Thinned tahini sauce can tighten into a thick paste when water is first added; this is normal. Keep whisking and add more water gradually. After the initial thickening, the mixture loosens into a smooth sauce.
Thinned tahini sauce goes well with falafel, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, grilled meat, and salads. It is also commonly served with hummus or drizzled over shawarma. Use it as a dressing, a dip, or a finishing sauce.
Yes, thinned tahini sauce works well as a salad dressing. Whisk in enough water or lemon juice to make it pourable, then toss it with sturdy greens, chopped vegetables, or grain salads shortly before serving.
Add water a teaspoon at a time and whisk until thinned tahini sauce reaches the consistency you want. If the sauce contains lemon juice, add water rather than more lemon when it is already tart.
Thinned tahini sauce keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Sauces made with fresh garlic or lemon should be chilled promptly. Stir before serving, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, thinned tahini sauce can be frozen, but it may separate or become grainy after thawing. Thaw it in the refrigerator and whisk well; add a little water if needed to bring back a smoother consistency.
Thinned tahini sauce and tahini dressing are closely related, but dressing is usually made looser and more sharply seasoned for salads. A sauce is often thicker for dipping or drizzling, and recipes for both may include lemon, garlic, and water.
Thinned tahini sauce can taste bitter because the tahini itself is bitter, the garlic is too strong, or the ingredients have been sitting too long. A little lemon can balance mild bitterness, but discard sauce with an off smell or other signs of spoilage.
Yes, thinned tahini sauce can be served with warm food, but it is best added after cooking rather than boiled in a pan. Prolonged heating can make the sauce thicken or separate, so whisk it and adjust with water just before serving.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.5µg · 5% DV
B3
0.78mg · 5% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
75mg · 11% DV
Magnesium
29mg · 7% DV
Sodium
66mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
54mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Thinned tahini sauce starts with tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds, loosened with water. Lemon juice, garlic and salt are common additions, though the exact mix varies. It has a smooth, pourable texture and a rich, nutty flavour, often balanced by lemon’s tang. Across the Middle East and beyond, it is served with falafel, grilled vegetables and meats, or drizzled over hummus and grain bowls. Despite being diluted, it remains energy-dense because sesame is naturally rich in fat; 100 g provides 320 calories. For a lighter, fresher dressing, add more water or lemon gradually and use it as a drizzle rather than a thick dip.
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.17g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.63g
Omega 6:3 ratio 88.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (88.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.