Sesame nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried
Important nutritional characteristics for Sesame
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Glycemic index ⓘ
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N/A (-) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 52 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 1 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly 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 | 34 mg |
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 |
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| Calories in 100 grams | 573 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 825 | 144 g |
| Calories in 1 tbsp | 52 | 9 g |
Sesame Glycemic index (GI)
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Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
2.4IU of 5,000IU
0.05%
Vitamin E :
0.07mg of 15mg
0.45%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.21mg of 1mg
18%
Vitamin B2:
0.07mg of 1mg
5.1%
Vitamin B3:
1.2mg of 16mg
7.6%
Vitamin B5:
0.01mg of 5mg
0.27%
Vitamin B6:
0.21mg of 1mg
16%
Folate:
26µg of 400µg
6.5%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
6.9mg of 550mg
1.3%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.6 g of 50 g
1.6 g (3% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 7%
4.5 g of 65 g
4.5 g (7% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
2.1 g of 300 g
2.1 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
0.4 g of 2,000 g
0.4 g (0% of DV )
Other:
0.4 g
0.4 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
105mg of 280mg
37%
Threonine:
199mg of 1,050mg
19%
Isoleucine:
206mg of 1,400mg
15%
Leucine:
367mg of 2,730mg
13%
Lysine:
154mg of 2,100mg
7.3%
Methionine:
158mg of 1,050mg
15%
Phenylalanine:
254mg of 1,750mg
15%
Valine:
267mg of 1,820mg
15%
Histidine:
141mg of 700mg
20%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.63 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2 g
Fiber content ratio for Sesame
Sugar:
0.03 g
Fiber:
1.1 g
Other:
1 g
All nutrients for Sesame per selected serving size (1 tbsp - 9g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% | 3% |
12.2 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 1.6g | 4% | 29% |
6.3 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 4.5g | 7% | 3% |
1.5 times more than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 1g | N/A | 43% |
4.6 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 2.1g | 1% | 31% |
1.2 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 8% | 9% |
2.5 times more than Almond
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| Calcium | 88mg | 9% | 5% |
7.8 times more than Milk
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| Potassium | 42mg | 1% | 14% |
3.2 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 1.3mg | 16% | 5% |
5.6 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.03g | N/A | 73% |
29.9 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | 9% |
4.9 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 0.37mg | 41% | 15% |
28.7 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 6% | 12% |
1.2 times more than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 57mg | 8% | 8% |
3.5 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 0.99mg | 0% | 85% |
44.5 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 0.81IU | 0% | 65% |
1856.2 times less than Carrot
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | 71% |
5.8 times less than Kiwifruit
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| Selenium | 3.1µg | 6% | 28% | |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 10% | 27% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 6% | 12% |
3 times more than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 2% | 35% |
1.9 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 3% | 37% |
2.1 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0% | 93% |
22.6 times less than Sunflower seed
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 5% | 16% |
6.6 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Folate | 8.7µg | 2% | 24% |
1.6 times more than Brussels sprout
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| Saturated Fat | 0.63g | 3% | 18% |
1.2 times more than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% | 73% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | N/A | 11% |
1.9 times more than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2g | N/A | 9% |
2.2 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | 43% |
1.3 times more than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.07mg | 0% | 67% |
Equal to Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0% | 68% |
1.2 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.12mg | 0% | 68% |
1.8 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | 75% |
1.3 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.05mg | 0% | 59% |
6.1 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.08mg | 0% | 57% |
1.4 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 0.09mg | 0% | 63% |
2 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.05mg | 0% | 67% |
1.4 times less than Turkey meat
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| 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 52
% Daily Value*
6.9%
Total Fat
4.5g
2.8%
Saturated Fat 0.63g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.04%
Sodium 0.99mg
0.7%
Total Carbohydrate
2.1g
4.2%
Dietary Fiber
1.1g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1.6g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
88mg
8.8%
Iron
1.3mg
16%
Potassium
42mg
1.2%
*
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
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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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Low in Cholesterol
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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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No Trans 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 Saturated Fats
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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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Low in Sugars
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References
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