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Tahini (sesame paste) for Budget Eating
17g protein per 100g · Incomplete
Fits in moderation
You don't need premium cuts to hit your protein. Eggs, chicken thighs, lentils, tuna, milk, and oats deliver grams per dollar like nothing else.
The numbers
Per 100g
17g
595 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
protein per day
Per 2 tbsp
5g
179 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
20×
~3580 kcal from this food
Why it works for budget eating
For a tight budget, look for cheap per gram of protein — pantry staples and bulk buys. Tahini (sesame paste) isn't a top pick — ground sesame — base of hummus, baba ghanoush, halva.
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