Nutrition facts · USDA values per 100 g
Calories & Macros in Sesame Seeds
Quick answer
Sesame Seeds has 573 kcal per 100 g. 1 tbsp (9 g) has 52 kcal, 1.6 g of protein, 2.1 g of carbs and 4.5 g of fat.
- Calories
- 573kcal
- per 100 g
- Protein
- 17.7g
- per 100 g
- Carbs
- 23.5g
- per 100 g
- Fat
- 49.7g
- per 100 g
- Protein 12% · 17.7 g
- Carbs 15% · 23.5 g
- Fat 73% · 49.7 g
Calories in any amount of Sesame Seeds
Weigh your portion and type it in, in grams or ounces; it starts at 1 tbsp (9 g). Every value scales from the USDA figures per 100 g, so 250 g has two and a half times the calories of 100 g.
- Calories
- 52kcal
- Protein
- 1.6g
- Carbs
- 2.1g
- Fat
- 4.5g
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.3 g) | 162 kcal | 5 g | 6.6 g | 14.1 g |
| 50 g | 287 kcal | 8.9 g | 11.7 g | 24.8 g |
| 100 g | 573 kcal | 17.7 g | 23.5 g | 49.7 g |
| 150 g | 860 kcal | 26.6 g | 35.2 g | 74.5 g |
| 200 g | 1,146 kcal | 35.5 g | 46.9 g | 99.3 g |
| 250 g | 1,433 kcal | 44.3 g | 58.6 g | 124.2 g |
| 300 g | 1,719 kcal | 53.2 g | 70.4 g | 149 g |
| 500 g | 2,865 kcal | 88.7 g | 117.3 g | 248.4 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 2,599 kcal | 80.4 g | 106.4 g | 225.3 g |
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup: 144 g | 825 kcal | 25.5 g | 33.8 g | 71.5 g |
| 1 tbsp: 9 g | 52 kcal | 1.6 g | 2.1 g | 4.5 g |
Sesame Seeds nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 573 kcal | – |
| Protein | 17.7 g | 35% |
| Total fat | 49.7 g | 64% |
| Saturated fat | 6.96 g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.8 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.8 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.5 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 11.8 g | 42% |
| Total sugars | 0.3 g | – |
| Sodium | 11 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 975 mg | 75% |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% |
| Magnesium | 351 mg | 84% |
| Phosphorus | 629 mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 7.75 mg | 70% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.79 mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Folate (DFE) | 97 µg | 24% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.79 mg | 66% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.52 mg | 28% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | – |
| Alcohol | 0 g | – |
| Water | 4.69 g | – |
% Daily Value is how much 100 g contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. "Not reported" means USDA has no measurement for this food, not that it contains none.
How Sesame Seeds fits common diet targets
- Net carbs
- 11.6g
- per 100 g
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 3.1g
- Energy density
- 5.73kcal/g
- high
- Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus fiber: 23.5 g − 11.8 g = 11.6 g per 100 g. Low-carb plans usually count these.
- Protein per 100 kcal compares how much protein each food gives for the same calories: Sesame Seeds gives 3.1 g.
- Energy density is calories per gram. At 5.73 kcal/g, Sesame Seeds is high on the CDC's scale (very low below 0.6, low to 1.5, medium to 4, high above 4); lower-density foods give a larger portion for the same calories.
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Values are USDA averages for the food as described below; a single piece varies with variety, ripeness and preparation. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
USDA describes this food as “Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried” (FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018-04). Want your own numbers? The macro calculator sets a daily target to compare against.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 170150, retrieved . How we calculate.