Sesame seeds: calories and nutrition facts
Sesame seeds has 606 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 tablespoon (15 g), has 91 kcal.
- Calories
- 606 kcal
- Protein
- 17.7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12.8 g
- Fat
- 49.7 g
Per 100 g
Sesame seeds: how many calories?
Sesame seeds has 606 kcal per 100 g, with 17.7 g protein, 12.8 g carbs and 49.7 g fat. A 15 g serving (1 tablespoon) has 91 kcal. That is more than the average for Fruits & Veggies (109 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein12%
- Carbohydrates9%
- Fat79%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 91 kcal
- Protein
- 2.7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 1.9 g
- Fat
- 7.5 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (15 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 606 kcal | 91 kcal |
| Fat | 49.7 g | 7.5 g |
| of which saturated fat | 7 g | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.8 g | 1.9 g |
| of which sugars | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 11.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 17.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 3.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 962 mg | 144 mg |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 2.2 mg |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 70 mg |
| Magnesium | 324 mg | 49 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(606 kcal) | 30% |
| Fat(49.7 g) | 71% |
| of which saturated fat(7 g) | 35% |
| Carbohydrates(12.8 g) | 5% |
| of which sugars(0.3 g) | 0% |
| Protein(17.7 g) | 35% |
| Salt(0.01 g) | 0% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Sesame seeds: frequently asked questions
Sesame seeds: how many calories per serving?
A 15 g serving (1 tablespoon) has 91 kcal.
Sesame seeds: how much protein?
Sesame seeds contains 17.7 g of protein per 100 g, 35% of the 50 g reference intake.
Sesame seeds: how much fibre?
Sesame seeds provides 11.8 g of fibre per 100 g, 47% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Sesame seeds: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 17 g of this food.
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