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Sesame seedscalories and nutrition per 100 g

USDA FoodData Central data

100 g raw

573kcal

Protein, fat and carbs per 100 g

Protein
17.7 g
12% of energy
Fat
49.7 g
73% of energy
Carbs
23.4 g
15% of energy
Fiber
11.8 g
Sugar
0.3 g
Roasted, 100 g
603 kcal
tbsp (9 g)
52 kcal
On this page
  1. Protein, fat and carbs per 100 g
  2. Servings
  3. How cooking changes it
  4. What to pair it with
  5. Vitamins and minerals per 100 g
  6. Further reading
  7. Similar foods

Servings

ServingCaloriesProteinFatCarbs
tbsp · 9 g52 kcal1.6 g4.5 g2.1 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.

MethodYieldCaloriesProteinFatCarbs
Raw100%573 kcal17.7 g49.7 g23.4 g
Soaked150%382 kcal11.8 g33.1 g15.6 g
Roasted95%603 kcal18.6 g52.3 g24.6 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.

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin E0.25 mg2%
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)0.79 mg72%
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)0.25 mg23%
Vitamin B3 (niacin)4.5 mg32%
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)0.79 mg61%
Vitamin B9 (folate)97 mcg24%
Choline25.6 mg6%
Calcium975 mg98%
Iron14.6 mg81%
Magnesium351 mg113%
Phosphorus629 mg90%
Potassium468 mg18%
Sodium11 mg1%
Zinc7.8 mg97%
Selenium34.4 mcg63%
Copper4.1 mg453%
Manganese2.5 mg137%

How much do you need?

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Further reading

Data: USDA FoodData Central, record “Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried”.

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