Sesame seed kernels (decorticated, toasted, salted)

Sesame seed kernels (decorticated, toasted, salted) nutrition facts

Per 1 oz · 28 g

Calories
161
8%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    4.8g
    11% of calories
  • Carbs
    7.4g
    17% of calories
  • Fat
    14g
    71% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Sugar free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sesame seed kernels (decorticated, toasted, salted) (1 oz, 28 g) has 161 calories, with 4.8 g of protein, 7.4 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (71% of calories). It is high in thiamine (28% DV), iron (28% DV) and magnesium (23% DV).

Per 100 g
566cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3g
Net carbs
3g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.8g
0.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Thiamine28%
  • Iron28%
  • Magnesium23%
  • Phosphorus31%
  • Zinc26%
  • Copper46%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber17%
  • Riboflavin (B2)10%
  • Niacin10%
  • Manganese18%
  • Selenium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A1 μg
0%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K0 μg
0%
Thiamine0.3 mg
28%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
10%
Niacin2 mg
10%
Vitamin B60 mg
3%
Folate (B9)27 μg
7%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.2 mg
4%
Choline7 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium37 mg
4%
Iron2 mg
28%
Potassium115 mg
2%
Magnesium98 mg
23%
Phosphorus219 mg
31%
Zinc3 mg
26%
Copper0.4 mg
46%
Manganese0.4 mg
18%
Selenium10 μg
18%
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid0.4 g—
Beta carotene11 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Leucine0.4 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.2 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats5 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats6 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.3 g—

How it compares

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

Burning 161 calories

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

  • 31min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 19min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 13min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 23min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

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

One serving of Sesame seed kernels (decorticated, toasted, salted) (1 oz) has 161 calories, which works out to 566 calories per 100 g. That is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie day.

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

Not especially. It has 4.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

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

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 17% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

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

167 mg per serving.

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

0.1 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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