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

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (15 g)
Calories606 kcal91 kcal
Fat49.7 g7.5 g
of which saturated fat7 g1 g
Carbohydrates12.8 g1.9 g
of which sugars0.3 g0 g
Fiber11.8 g1.8 g
Protein17.7 g2.7 g
Sodium2 mg0 mg
Water3.5 g0.5 g
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Calcium962 mg144 mg
Iron14.6 mg2.2 mg
Potassium468 mg70 mg
Magnesium324 mg49 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).

NutrientOf 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.

Recipes with this food

More foods in this category

Your personal calorie plan in 2 minutes

Start for free