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Whole wheat tahini biscuit
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Whole wheat tahini biscuit (32 g) has 150 calories. That works out to 470 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.9 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 32 g
150
KCAL / 32G
Carbs
17.9g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
7.4g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 7% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.02 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.9 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 32 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 12 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 16 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 20 g | 94 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 48 g | 226 kcal |
| 5 piece (jumbo) | 80 g | 376 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 470 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 120 g | 564 kcal |
Calculated from 470 calories per 100 g.
A whole wheat tahini biscuit is usually made with whole wheat flour and tahini, with sweetener and a leavening ingredient often added. Recipes vary, so homemade and store-bought versions can differ in their other ingredients.
To make whole wheat tahini biscuits, mix tahini with your chosen sweetener, then add whole wheat flour until a workable dough forms. Shape the dough and bake according to a recipe; add flour gradually so the biscuits do not turn dry.
Whole wheat tahini biscuits can crumble when the dough is too dry or lacks enough binding ingredients. Add flour gradually, and if the dough will not hold together, adjust the recipe with a little more tahini or liquid. Let the biscuits cool before moving them.
Store whole wheat tahini biscuits in an airtight container in a cool, dry place once they have cooled completely. Moisture makes them lose their crispness; for homemade biscuits, baking smaller batches helps keep them fresh.
Whole wheat tahini biscuits have the nutty, sesame-like flavour of tahini and a denser texture than many plain biscuits. Whole wheat flour also gives them a more pronounced grain flavour; sweetness and richness vary with the recipe.
Yes, whole wheat tahini biscuits pair well with tea or coffee. Their rich, toasted sesame flavour works especially well with unsweetened drinks, which balance the sweetness if the biscuit recipe includes added sugar.
Yes, whole wheat tahini biscuits can be frozen after cooling. Put them in an airtight container with baking paper between layers to prevent sticking. Thaw them before serving, or briefly warm them if you want to bring back some crispness.
Whole wheat tahini biscuits are processed biscuits, not automatically a health food. Whole wheat flour and tahini provide useful nutrients, but recipes can also contain added sugar and fat, so they are best treated as a snack rather than a staple.
Whole wheat tahini biscuits can fit into a weight-loss eating plan, but they are not a weight-loss food. Their rich tahini-based dough can make portions easy to underestimate, so serving them alongside fruit or another filling food may be more satisfying.
People with diabetes may be able to include whole wheat tahini biscuits, but their carbohydrate and added-sugar content can affect blood glucose. A doctor or dietitian can help fit a portion into an individual meal plan.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B3
0.67mg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.96µg · 3% DV
B5
0.13mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.35mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
51mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
22mg · 5% DV
Sodium
74mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
58mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 150 calories in 2 piece (medium) (32 g):
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Whole wheat tahini biscuit combines whole wheat flour with tahini, the sesame paste used widely in Turkish cooking. Recipes vary: the dough may also include sugar and other everyday baking ingredients. Tahini gives the biscuit a toasty, sesame-rich flavour, while the texture is usually crisp and pleasantly crumbly.
In Turkey, it is commonly served with tea at home, during a tea break or as a small breakfast-time bite; it also pairs well with coffee. For readers elsewhere, it makes an easy snack alongside a hot drink. Whole wheat flour contributes fibre, while tahini makes the biscuit relatively energy-dense; it provides 6 g of fibre per 100 g. Keep the portion modest if you want a lighter snack.
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.
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.72g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.91g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.