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Sesame seed, dried calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of sesame seed, dried contains 573 calories, with 17.7 g of protein, 23.5 g of carbohydrate and 49.7 g of fat. It provides 11.8 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 12% Carbs 15% Fat 73%
How sesame seed, dried compares
Per 100 g, against the closest nuts & seeds in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sesame seed, dried | 573 kcal | 17.7 g | 23.5 g | 49.7 g |
| Sesame seeds | 573 kcal | 17.7 g | 23.5 g | 49.7 g |
| Tahini, raw | 570 kcal | 17.8 g | 26.2 g | 48 g |
| Spiced nuts | 568 kcal | 15.5 g | 22.5 g | 50 g |
| Sesame butter, paste | 586 kcal | 18.1 g | 24.1 g | 50.9 g |
Nutrition facts for sesame seed, dried
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 573 kcal |
| Protein | 17.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23.5 g |
| Fat | 49.7 g |
| Fiber | 11.8 g |
| Sugar | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 7 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in sesame seed, dried
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 4.1 mg | 453% |
| Manganese | 2.5 mg | 107% |
| Magnesium | 351 mg | 84% |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% |
| Calcium | 975 mg | 75% |
| Zinc | 7.8 mg | 70% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.79 mg | 66% |
| Selenium | 34.4 µg | 63% |
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Calories in common sesame seed, dried servings
How many calories in a portion of sesame seed, dried — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (9 g) | 51.6 kcal | 1.6 g | 2.1 g | 4.5 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 573 kcal | 18 g | 24 g | 50 g |
| 1 cup (144 g) | 825 kcal | 25 g | 34 g | 72 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sesame seed, dried?
Sesame seed, dried has 573 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in sesame seed, dried?
Sesame seed, dried contains 17.7 g of protein per 100 g.
Is sesame seed, dried a good source of protein?
Sesame seed, dried provides 17.7 g of protein per 100 g — about 12% of its calories come from protein.
How much fiber does sesame seed, dried have?
Sesame seed, dried has 11.8 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these sesame seed, dried calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170150 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
