Sesame seeds (whole, toasted) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 15 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.5g11% of calories
- Carbs3.9g17% of calories
- Fat7.2g72% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Sesame seeds (whole, toasted) (1 tbsp, 15 g) has 85 calories, with 2.5 g of protein, 3.9 g of carbohydrates and 7.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (72% of calories). It is high in iron (28% DV) and copper (41% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron28%
- Copper41%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine10%
- Calcium15%
- Magnesium13%
- Phosphorus14%
- Zinc10%
- Manganese16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (15 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) | 15 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 148 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 71 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 53 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 96 mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 5 μg | 9% |
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
Burning 85 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 16minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 10minCycling (moderate)
- 7minRunning (6 mph)
- 12minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sesame seeds (whole, toasted)?
One serving of Sesame seeds (whole, toasted) (1 tbsp) has 85 calories, which works out to 565 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Sesame seeds (whole, toasted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.5 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 seeds (whole, toasted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 2 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 seeds (whole, toasted)?
1.7 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
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