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Black Sesame Seeds

Black Sesame Seeds are small oil-rich seeds used across Middle Eastern, Asian and Mediterranean cuisines for baking, garnishing and making tahini; both white and black varieties are common and they are often toasted to boost aroma. They are a concentrated source of minerals and healthy fats — notably providing about 975mg of calcium per 100g — and also contribute plant protein and fiber. Nutritionally they offer good fibre and several trace minerals, and supply mainly unsaturated fats; their protein is plant-based so pairing with legumes or grains improves amino acid balance, and black sesame in particular contains additional antioxidant compounds in the seed coat.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~2.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

B+

Healthy

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Sesame Seeds.

Calories

631 kcal

32% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

20 g

41% RDI

Fat

61 g

9.1g sat fat

Carbs

12 g

4% RDI

Sugar

0.5 g

1% RDI

Fiber

12 g

39% RDI

Salt

0 g

1% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

B+ · 7.1 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Are Black Sesame Seeds healthy?

Yes, Black Sesame Seeds are considered healthy with a Health Grade of B+. They are a good source of dietary fiber (11.6g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level are Black Sesame Seeds?

Black Sesame Seeds are NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Are Black Sesame Seeds gluten free?

Yes, Black Sesame Seeds are gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Black Sesame Seeds?

100g of Black Sesame Seeds contain 631 kcal, 20.4g protein, 11.7g carbohydrates, 61.2g fat, and 11.6g fiber.

Q.04Are Black Sesame Seeds vegan?

Yes, Black Sesame Seeds are vegan.

Q.06Are Black Sesame Seeds lactose free?

Yes, Black Sesame Seeds are lactose free.

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