Sesame seeds
100 g raw
573 kcal
Roasted, 100 g
603 kcal
tbsp (9 g)
52 kcal
Protein, fat and carbs per 100 g
- Protein
- 17.7 g
- Fat
- 49.7 g
- Carbs
- 23.4 g
- Fiber
- 11.8 g
- Sugar
- 0.3 g
Servings
- tbsp (9 g)52 kcal · Protein 1.6 g · Fat 4.5 g · Carbs 2.1 g
How cooking changes it
Per 100 g of cooked food. Yield is how many grams of cooked food 100 g raw makes: grains absorb water, meat loses it, and some vitamins break down.
| Method | Yield | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 100% | 573 kcal | 17.7 g | 49.7 g | 23.4 g |
| Soaked | 150% | 382 kcal | 11.8 g | 33.1 g | 15.6 g |
| Roasted | 95% | 603 kcal | 18.6 g | 52.3 g | 24.6 g |
What to pair it with
Tea, coffee and milk — separately
This is rich in plant iron. Tea, coffee and dairy at the same meal noticeably lower its absorption — have them an hour before or 1–2 hours after.
Source: PMID 11029010, PMID 20200263, PMID 1984335
Add vitamin C
Bell pepper, sauerkraut, citrus or kiwi at the same meal raise plant iron absorption several times over.
Source: PMID 2507689, PMID 20200263
Meat or fish helps
Meat and fish proteins at the same meal boost plant iron absorption.
Source: PMID 17056805
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g
Percent of the daily value for an adult woman aged 19–50. The calculator works out your own.
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine) | 0.79 mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0.25 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 (niacin) | 4.5 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) | 0.79 mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B9 (folate) | 97 mcg | 24% |
| Choline | 25.6 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 975 mg | 98% |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% |
| Magnesium | 351 mg | 113% |
| Phosphorus | 629 mg | 90% |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 7.8 mg | 97% |
| Selenium | 34.4 mcg | 63% |
| Copper | 4.1 mg | 453% |
| Manganese | 2.5 mg | 137% |
How much do you need?
Work out your daily targets and log this food in your diary — cooking method included.
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Data: USDA FoodData Central, record “Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried”.