Seeds (sesame seeds, whole, dried) nutrition facts

Sesamum indicum

100 grams of seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried contain 573 calories, 18 g of protein, 23 g of carbohydrates and 50 g of fat. It is an excellent source of copper (453% DV), manganese (107% DV), magnesium (84% DV) and iron (81% DV). Most of its calories (73%) come from fat. It is high in fiber.

Nutrition Facts
Calories573
% Daily Value*
Total fat 49.7 g64%
Saturated fat 6.96 g35%
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 11 mg0%
Total carbohydrate 23.4 g9%
Dietary fiber 11.8 g42%
Total sugars 0.3 g
Protein 17.7 g35%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 975 mg75%
Iron 14.6 mg81%
Potassium 468 mg10%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Calorie breakdown

Protein 12%Carbs 15%Fat 73%
573calories
17.7 gprotein
23.4 gcarbs
49.7 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Copper453%
  • Manganese107%
  • Magnesium84%
  • Iron81%
  • Calcium75%
  • Zinc70%

% Daily Value per 100 g

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Full nutrient profile

Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin E0.25 mg2%
Vitamin K0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1)0.79 mg66%
Riboflavin (B2)0.25 mg19%
Niacin (B3)4.52 mg28%
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.05 mg1%
Vitamin B60.79 mg46%
Folate97 µg24%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Choline25.6 mg5%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium975 mg75%
Iron14.6 mg81%
Potassium468 mg10%
Magnesium351 mg84%
Phosphorus629 mg50%
Zinc7.75 mg70%
Copper4.08 mg453%
Manganese2.46 mg107%
Selenium34.4 µg63%

Fats

NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat6.96 g35%
Monounsaturated fat18.8 g-
Polyunsaturated fat21.8 g-

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water4.69 g-
Caffeine0 mg-
Alcohol0 g-

How it compares to other nut and seed products

Per 100 gSeeds (sesame seeds, whole, dried)Category averageDifference
Calories573496+15%
Protein17.7 g15.3 g+16%
Total carbohydrate23.4 g28.8 g-19%
Total fat49.7 g39 g+27%
Dietary fiber11.8 g8.53 g+38%
Total sugars0.3 g6.68 g-96%
Sodium11 mg159 mg-93%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170150. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.