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Sesame seed kernels (decorticated, dried)
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Sesame seed kernels (decorticated, dried) nutrition facts

Per 1 tbsp · 8 g

Calories
51
3%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    1.6g
    12% of calories
  • Carbs
    0.9g
    7% of calories
  • Fat
    4.9g
    82% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Sugar free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sesame seed kernels (decorticated, dried) (1 tbsp, 8 g) has 51 calories, with 1.6 g of protein, 0.9 g of carbohydrates and 4.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (82% of calories).

Per 100 g
631cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.2g
Net carbs
0g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.9g
0 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Copper12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 tbsp (8 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0.2 μg
0%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K0 μg
0%
Thiamine0.1 mg
5%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
1%
Niacin0.5 mg
3%
Vitamin B60 mg
2%
Folate (B9)9 μg
2%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0 mg
1%
Choline2 mg
0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium5 mg
1%
Iron1 mg
6%
Potassium30 mg
1%
Magnesium28 mg
7%
Phosphorus53 mg
8%
Zinc1 mg
5%
Copper0.1 mg
12%
Manganese0.1 mg
5%
Selenium3 μg
5%
Full breakdown · 38 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.3 g—
Aspartic acid0.2 g—
Beta carotene3 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid0.4 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats2 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline0.1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.1 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.1 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 51 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 10min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 6min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 4min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 7min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sesame seed kernels (decorticated, dried)?

One serving of Sesame seed kernels (decorticated, dried) (1 tbsp) has 51 calories, which works out to 631 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Sesame seed kernels (decorticated, dried) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Sesame seed kernels (decorticated, dried) keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 7% of calories.

How much sodium is in Sesame seed kernels (decorticated, dried)?

3.8 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Sesame seed kernels (decorticated, dried)?

0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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