Use in Moderation
Tahini
5.10g net carbs per 2 tbsp
Each 2 tablespoon scoop brings 5.1 g net carbs, which adds up fast if you are heavy-handed with this sesame paste. Stick to about a tablespoon in dressings or sauces to keep the count manageable, and lean on the 15.9 g of fat to round out your day.
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Nutrition Facts
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One serving uses 26% of your 20g daily budget.
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Good to Know
Ground sesame seeds separate naturally, so the oil pools on top and the paste underneath stiffens. A quick stir before measuring keeps your portion honest. Plain versions from brands like Soom, Seed + Mill, or Once Again list sesame as the only ingredient, while halva spreads and some flavored tubs sneak in honey or sugar that can push net carbs well past the 5.1 g you see here.
Is Tahini Keto? The Full Answer
Tahini contains 5.10g net carbs per 2 tbsp (6.50g total carbs minus 1.40g fiber). Each 2 tablespoon scoop brings 5.1 g net carbs, which adds up fast if you are heavy-handed with this sesame paste. Stick to about a tablespoon in dressings or sauces to keep the count manageable, and lean on the 15.9 g of fat to round out your day.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 26% of a 20g daily carb limit. Track your portions carefully and account for other carbs in your meals.
Better Keto Swaps
Tahini isn't off-limits, but those 5.1 g net carbs per 2 tbsp add up fast if you're dipping all day, so here are a few leaner picks. First, almond butter (the unsweetened kind, like Justin's plain) runs about 3 g net carbs per 2 tbsp and gives you that same spoonable, nutty richness for dressings or sauces. Macadamia nut butter is even friendlier at roughly 2 g net carbs per 2 tbsp, and it's about as fatty as nut butters get, which keeps your ratios where you want them. If you mainly use tahini for drizzling and flavor, plain extra virgin olive oil is the zero-carb move at 0 g net carbs, so you can pour freely and lean on lemon, garlic, and salt for the punch you'd normally get from sesame paste.
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