Nuts & seeds

Sesame seeds: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 573 kcal, 18 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 50 g fat. A typical serving (1 tbsp, 9 g) provides about 52 kcal.

Amount
Energy

52 kcal

216 kJ · 3% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein1.6 g · 12%
Carbohydrates1.0 g · 8%
Fat4.5 g · 76%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 tbsp · 9 g
Energy2,397 kJ / 573 kcal216 kJ / 52 kcal
Fat50 g4.5 g
of which saturates7.0 g0.6 g
Carbohydrate12 g1.0 g
of which sugars0.3 g< 0.1 g
Fibre12 g1.1 g
Protein18 g1.6 g
Salt0.03 g< 0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in sesame seeds?

573 kcal (2,397 kJ) per 100 g. 1 tbsp (9 g) provides about 52 kcal.

How much fat is in sesame seeds?

50 g fat per 100 g, of which 7.0 g saturates. 1 tbsp (9 g) has about 4.5 g.

How much protein is in sesame seeds?

18 g protein per 100 g; 1 tbsp (9 g) has about 1.6 g. That is 12% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried”, FDC ID 170150. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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