- Energy: 573 kcal per 100 g.
- Protein 17.7 g, carbs 11.7 g and fat 49.7 g per 100 g.
- Carbs are listed without fibre, like on European labels. Fibre: 11.8 g per 100 g.
- Most of the energy, about 79%, comes from fat.
- Data is from the USDA FoodData Central database and is approximate.
Calories and nutrients per 100 g
The energy value of "Sesame seeds" is 573 kcal per 100 g. This value counts the energy from protein, carbs and fat.
Of this food's energy, protein makes up about 13%, carbs 8% and fat 79%. The split assumes 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs and 9 kcal per gram of fat (fibre is not counted).
Calories by weight
A real portion is rarely exactly 100 g. The table shows the calories and nutrients for common weights.
| Amount | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 172 | 5.3 g | 3.5 g | 14.9 g |
| 50 g | 287 | 8.9 g | 5.9 g | 24.9 g |
| 100 g | 573 | 17.7 g | 11.7 g | 49.7 g |
| 150 g | 860 | 26.5 g | 17.5 g | 74.6 g |
| 200 g | 1146 | 35.4 g | 23.4 g | 99.4 g |
| 250 g | 1433 | 44.3 g | 29.3 g | 124.3 g |
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Compared with similar foods
The "Legumes, nuts and seeds" group has 39 foods in our overview. By energy value, "Sesame seeds" ranks number 24 from the lowest in calories. The group average is 434 kcal per 100 g.
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How many calories are in 100 g of "Sesame seeds"?
There are 573 kcal in 100 g. The value is approximate and comes from the USDA FoodData Central database.
How much protein, carbs and fat does "Sesame seeds" contain?
Per 100 g: 17.7 g protein, 11.7 g carbs and 49.7 g fat. Carbs are listed without fibre, like on European labels; fibre adds 11.8 g.
How many calories are in a 150 g serving of "Sesame seeds"?
About 860 kcal in 150 g.
Where do these values come from?
From the publicly available USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy). These are average values; actual composition varies by variety, brand and preparation.
Values are approximate and come from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy); carbohydrates are shown without fibre, like on European labels. Actual composition depends on variety, brand and preparation. For packaged foods, trust the label. The information is general and does not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian.