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Sesame seeds

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Calories
573kcal
Protein
17.73g
Protein / 100 kcal
3.1g
Total fat
49.67g
Values per 100 g edible portion

Sesame seeds is a nuts & seeds food. A 100 g edible portion provides 573 calories, 17.7 g of protein, 23.5 g of carbohydrate and 49.7 g of fat. That works out to 3.1 g of protein per 100 calories. By its ingredients it is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. All figures are per 100 g and trace to USDA FoodData Central.

Calories from macros612 kcal
  • Protein17.73 g · 11.6%
  • Carbs23.45 g · 15.3%
  • Fat49.67 g · 73.1%

Where Sesame seeds ranks

Nutrition

3.1 g protein / 100 kcal

Energy

  • Energy
    573 kcal

Macronutrients

  • Protein
    17.73 g
    35%
  • Carbohydrate
    23.45 g
    9%
  • Fiber
    11.8 g
    42%
  • Total sugars
    0.3 g
  • Total fat
    49.67 g
    64%
  • Saturated fat
    6.96 g
    35%

Minerals

  • Sodium
    11 mg
    0%
  • Potassium
    468 mg
    10%
  • Calcium
    975 mg
    75%
  • Iron
    14.55 mg
    81%
  • Magnesium
    351 mg
    84%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
    0 mg
    0%
  • Vitamin D
    —

% Daily Value based on FDA reference amounts for a general adult diet. Individual needs vary. Missing values are shown as “—”, never zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sesame seeds?
Sesame seeds has 573 calories per 100 g edible portion.
How much protein is in Sesame seeds?
Sesame seeds has 17.7 g of protein per 100 g edible portion.
How many carbs are in Sesame seeds?
Sesame seeds has 23.5 g of carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
How much fat is in Sesame seeds?
Sesame seeds has 49.7 g of total fat per 100 g edible portion.
How much fiber is in Sesame seeds?
Sesame seeds has 11.8 g of fiber per 100 g edible portion.
How much sugar is in Sesame seeds?
Sesame seeds has 0.3 g of total sugars per 100 g edible portion.
Is Sesame seeds high in protein?
Sesame seeds provides 3.1 g of protein per 100 calories — a relatively low protein-to-calorie ratio.
Is Sesame seeds keto-friendly?
Sesame seeds has 23.5 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Ketogenic diets keep carbs very low, so it is relatively high in carbs for a strict keto plan (per 100 g).
Is Sesame seeds vegan?
Yes — Sesame seeds contains no animal products, so it is vegan.
Is Sesame seeds vegetarian?
Yes — Sesame seeds is vegetarian.
Is Sesame seeds gluten-free?
Yes — Sesame seeds contains no gluten-bearing grains.
Is Sesame seeds dairy-free?
Yes — Sesame seeds contains no milk or dairy ingredients.
What is a serving size of Sesame seeds?
A common serving of Sesame seeds is 1 undetermined tbsp (about 9 g). Use the serving selector on this page to see nutrition for any portion.

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