FiberKit
How much fiber is in tahini?
1.4 gfiber in 1 tbsp (15 g)
That’s 5% of the Daily Value, under the 10% the FDA calls a good source. It still adds up over a day.
- Per serving
- 1.4 g
- Daily Value
- 5%
- Per 100 g
- 9.3 g
- In nuts and seeds
- #21 of 25
Soluble and insoluble fiber
Soluble 0.2 g (16%)Insoluble 1.2 g (84%)
Soluble fiber turns to gel and helps with cholesterol and blood sugar. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps you regular.
Counts toward your 20 plants a week in FiberKit. Sesame seeds counts as the same plant.
Compared with other nuts and seeds
| # | Food | Serving | Fiber | % DV | Soluble · insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chia seeds1 oz | 1 oz | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| 2 |  Coconut, dried (unsweetened)1 oz | 1 oz | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| 3 | Coconut, fresh1 piece (2 x 2 x ½ inch) | 1 piece (2 x 2 x ½ inch) | 4.1 g | 15% | No split data |
| 4 |  Flaxseed, ground2 tbsp, ground | 2 tbsp, ground | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| 5 |  Almonds1 oz (23 almonds) | 1 oz (23 almonds) | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| 21 |  Tahini1 tbsp | 1 tbsp | 1.4 g | 5% |
Questions
How much fiber is in tahini?
Tahini has 1.4 g of fiber in 1 tbsp (15 g), 5% of the Daily Value. That’s 9.3 g of fiber per 100 g.
Is tahini high in fiber?
Not especially. One serving gives 5% of the Daily Value, under the 10% the FDA calls a good source.
Is the fiber in tahini soluble or insoluble?
Both. A serving has 0.2 g of soluble and 1.2 g of insoluble fiber, so it’s 16% soluble.
How does tahini compare with other nuts and seeds?
It ranks #21 of 25 nuts and seeds in FiberKit by fiber per serving. Chia seeds leads with 9.6 g in 1 oz.
Fiber: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170189. Values are for the serving shown and vary with variety and cooking.