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Tahini (sesame paste) for Weight Loss
17g protein per 100g · Incomplete
Strong pick
On a calorie deficit, protein protects muscle and crushes hunger. Target 1.4–1.8g per kg of bodyweight from lean, low-calorie sources.
The numbers
Per 100g
17g
595 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~112g
protein per day
Per 2 tbsp
5g
179 kcal per serving
Servings/day to hit target
23×
~4117 kcal from this food
Why it works for weight loss
For weight loss, look for high protein-to-calorie ratio — lean meats, fish, egg whites, low-fat dairy. Tahini (sesame paste) checks those boxes — ground sesame — base of hummus, baba ghanoush, halva.
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