Sesame nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Sesame

Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Sesame glycemic index Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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N/A (-) |
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 573 |
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 11.65 grams |
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 tbsp (9 grams) |
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 0.3 (acidic) |
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157513000902 | 380mg |
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 97% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 97% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 95% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 95% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 92% of foods
Sesame calories (kcal)
Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
---|---|---|
Calories in 100 grams | 573 | |
Calories in 1 cup | 825 | 144 g |
Calories in 1 tbsp | 52 | 9 g |
Sesame Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Sesame glycemic index
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
975 mg of 1,000 mg
98%
Iron:
14.55 mg of 8 mg
182%
Magnesium:
351 mg of 420 mg
84%
Phosphorus:
629 mg of 700 mg
90%
Potassium:
468 mg of 3,400 mg
14%
Sodium:
11 mg of 2,300 mg
0%
Zinc:
7.75 mg of 11 mg
70%
Copper:
4.082 mg of 1 mg
454%
Manganese:
2.46 mg of 2 mg
107%
Selenium:
34.4 µg of 55 µg
63%
Choline:
25.6 mg of 550 mg
5%
Mineral chart - relative view
Calcium
975 mg
TOP 5%
Iron
14.55 mg
TOP 5%
Phosphorus
629 mg
TOP 8%
Magnesium
351 mg
TOP 9%
Zinc
7.75 mg
TOP 12%
Potassium
468 mg
TOP 14%
Copper
4.082 mg
TOP 15%
Manganese
2.46 mg
TOP 27%
Selenium
34.4 µg
TOP 28%
Choline
25.6 mg
TOP 73%
Sodium
11 mg
TOP 85%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
9 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0.25 mg of 15 mg
2%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.791 mg of 1 mg
66%
Vitamin B2:
0.247 mg of 1 mg
19%
Vitamin B3:
4.515 mg of 16 mg
28%
Vitamin B5:
0.05 mg of 5 mg
1%
Vitamin B6:
0.79 mg of 1 mg
61%
Folate:
97 µg of 400 µg
24%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0 µg of 120 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B1
0.791 mg
TOP 12%
Vitamin B6
0.79 mg
TOP 16%
Folate
97 µg
TOP 24%
Vitamin B2
0.247 mg
TOP 35%
Vitamin B3
4.515 mg
TOP 37%
Vitamin A
9 IU
TOP 65%
Vitamin E
0.25 mg
TOP 71%
Vitamin B5
0.05 mg
TOP 93%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin K
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 35%
17.73 g of 50 g
35%
Fats:
Daily Value: 76%
49.67 g of 65 g
76%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 8%
23.45 g of 300 g
8%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
4.69 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
4.46 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
388 mg of 280 mg
139%
Threonine:
736 mg of 1,050 mg
70%
Isoleucine:
763 mg of 1,400 mg
55%
Leucine:
1358 mg of 2,730 mg
50%
Lysine:
569 mg of 2,100 mg
27%
Methionine:
586 mg of 1,050 mg
56%
Phenylalanine:
940 mg of 1,750 mg
54%
Valine:
990 mg of 1,820 mg
54%
Histidine:
522 mg of 700 mg
75%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
21.773 g
Fiber content ratio for Sesame
Sugar:
0.3 g
Fiber:
11.8 g
Other:
11.35 g
All nutrients for Sesame per 100g
Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 573kcal | 29% | 3% |
12.2 times more than Orange![]() |
Protein | 17.73g | 42% | 29% |
6.3 times more than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 49.67g | 76% | 3% |
1.5 times more than Cheddar Cheese![]() |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Net carbs | 11.65g | N/A | 43% |
4.6 times less than Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 23.45g | 8% | 31% |
1.2 times less than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Iron | 14.55mg | 182% | 5% |
5.6 times more than Beef![]() |
Calcium | 975mg | 98% | 5% |
7.8 times more than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 468mg | 14% | 14% |
3.2 times more than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 351mg | 84% | 9% |
2.5 times more than Almond![]() |
Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | 73% |
29.9 times less than Coca-Cola![]() |
Fiber | 11.8g | 47% | 9% |
4.9 times more than Orange![]() |
Copper | 4.08mg | 454% | 15% |
28.7 times more than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 7.75mg | 70% | 12% |
1.2 times more than Beef![]() |
Phosphorus | 629mg | 90% | 8% |
3.5 times more than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 11mg | 0% | 85% |
44.5 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% | 65% |
1856.2 times less than Carrot![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | 71% |
5.8 times less than Kiwifruit![]() |
Selenium | 34.4µg | 63% | 28% | |
Manganese | 2.46mg | 107% | 27% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.79mg | 66% | 12% |
3 times more than Pea raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 19% | 35% |
1.9 times more than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 4.52mg | 28% | 37% |
2.1 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1% | 93% |
22.6 times less than Sunflower seed![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.79mg | 61% | 16% |
6.6 times more than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Folate | 97µg | 24% | 24% |
1.6 times more than Brussels sprout![]() |
Saturated Fat | 6.96g | 35% | 18% |
1.2 times more than Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 18.76g | N/A | 11% |
1.9 times more than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 21.77g | N/A | 9% |
2.2 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0% | 43% |
1.3 times more than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.74mg | 0% | 67% |
Equal to Beef![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.76mg | 0% | 68% |
1.2 times less than Salmon raw![]() |
Leucine | 1.36mg | 0% | 68% |
1.8 times less than Tuna![]() |
Lysine | 0.57mg | 0% | 75% |
1.3 times more than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.59mg | 0% | 59% |
6.1 times more than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.94mg | 0% | 57% |
1.4 times more than Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.99mg | 0% | 63% |
2 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.52mg | 0% | 67% |
1.4 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 573
% Daily Value*
77%
Total Fat
50g
32%
Saturated Fat 7g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 11mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
48%
Dietary Fiber
12g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
18g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
975mg
98%
Iron
15mg
188%
Potassium
468mg
14%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol

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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats

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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars

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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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References
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