Calories in Sesame Seeds

Sesame Seeds has about 52 calories per 1 tbsp (9 g), with 1.6 g protein, 2.1 g carbs and 4.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 573 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Vegetarian Foods, High-Fibre Foods, Iron-Rich Foods, Calcium-Rich Foods

Good protein sourceHigh fibreEnergy-denseMostly fatGood iron sourceRich in calcium
52kcal
Calories · 1 tbsp (9 g)
1.6g
Protein · 1 tbsp (9 g)
2.1g
Carbs · 1 tbsp (9 g)
4.5g
Fat · 1 tbsp (9 g)
Carbs 15%Protein 12%Fat 73%share of calories

Sesame Seeds calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (9 g)52 kcal1.6 g2.1 g4.5 g
20 g115 kcal3.5 g4.7 g9.9 g
100 g573 kcal17.7 g23.5 g49.7 g

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Sesame Seeds nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp (9 g)
Calories573 kcal52 kcal
Protein17.7 g1.6 g
Carbohydrates23.5 g2.1 g
Fat49.7 g4.5 g
Fibre11.8 g1.1 g
Sugar0.3 g0 g
Sodium11 mg1 mg
Calcium975 mg88 mg
Iron14.6 mg1.3 mg
Potassium468 mg42 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Sesame Seeds healthy?

  • ●Sesame Seeds is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 573 kcal per 100 g. About 15% of its calories come from carbs, 12% from protein and 73% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 tbsp (9 g) already adds 52 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (1.6 g in 1 tbsp (9 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (11.8 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 1 tbsp (9 g) (52 kcal) takes about 10 min of brisk walking or 5 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Sesame Seeds: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Sesame Seeds?

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One serving of Sesame Seeds, 1 tbsp (9 g), has roughly 52 calories, with 1.6 g protein, 2.1 g carbohydrates, 4.5 g fat and 1.1 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Sesame Seeds?

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100 g of Sesame Seeds has 573 kcal, with 17.7 g protein, 23.5 g carbs, 49.7 g fat, 11.8 g fibre and 0.3 g sugar.

How much protein is in Sesame Seeds?

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Sesame Seeds has 17.7 g protein per 100 g (1.6 g in 1 tbsp (9 g)). Protein provides about 12% of its calories.

Is Sesame Seeds good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 573 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 tbsp (9 g) adds 52 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Sesame Seeds?

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Burning roughly 52 kcal takes about 10 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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