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
Sesame Seeds
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
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Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
B+ · 7.1 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Are Sesame Seeds healthy?
Yes, 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 Sesame Seeds?
Sesame Seeds are NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.
Q.05Are Sesame Seeds gluten free?
Yes, Sesame Seeds are gluten free.
Q.02What are the macros in Sesame Seeds?
100g of Sesame Seeds contain 631 kcal, 20.4g protein, 11.7g carbohydrates, 61.2g fat, and 11.6g fiber.
Q.04Are Sesame Seeds vegan?
Yes, Sesame Seeds are vegan.
Q.06Are Sesame Seeds lactose free?
Yes, Sesame Seeds are lactose free.
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