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Sesame seeds calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of sesame seeds 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 per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 12% Carbs 15% Fat 73%
How sesame seeds compares
Per 100 g, against the closest nuts & seeds in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sesame seeds | 573 kcal | 17.7 g | 23.5 g | 49.7 g |
| Sesame seed, dried | 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 seeds
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 573 kcal |
| Protein | 17.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23.5 g |
| Fat | 49.7 g |
| Fiber | 11.8 g |
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Calories in common sesame seeds servings
How many calories in a portion of sesame seeds — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 573 kcal | 18 g | 24 g | 50 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sesame seeds?
Sesame seeds has 573 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in sesame seeds?
Sesame seeds contains 17.7 g of protein per 100 g.
Is sesame seeds a good source of protein?
Sesame seeds provides 17.7 g of protein per 100 g — about 12% of its calories come from protein.
How much fiber does sesame seeds have?
Sesame seeds 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 seeds calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the older curated row with unverified provenance. 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 status: curated_unverified. The original provenance and value-reuse rights were not retained, so no license is asserted for this row's nutrition values. Unknown sugar is shown as unavailable, not measured zero. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
