Black Sesame SeedsNutrition reference
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Black Sesame Seeds

Black sesame seeds are small, dark seeds with a nutty flavor, used in Asian desserts and cooking. Per 100 g they provide 551 calories with 19.2 g protein and 46 g fat.

550.9
kcalper 100g
Carbs
24g
Protein
19.2g
Fat
46g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Whole dried seeds
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw portion
Energy (kcal)
550.9 kcal
Protein
19.2 g
Carbohydrates
24 g
Fat
46 g
Dietary fiber1
19.3 g
Sugars
1.1 g
Saturated fat
7.6 g
Sodium1
1 mg
More nutrients17
Energy (kJ)
2305 kJ
Trans fat
0 g
Calcium1
1279 mg
Potassium
504 mg
Magnesium
331 mg
Iron
6.5 mg
Zinc
5 mg
Vitamin B1
0.71 mg
Vitamin B2
0.16 mg
Vitamin B3
4.89 mg
Vitamin B6
0.56 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
82.6 µg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin D
0 µg
Beta-carotene
12 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.08 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
0 µg
  1. Additional data source[5]

Data sources

5
  1. 1

    CaloriePilot curated nutrition base

  2. 2

    台湾卫生福利部食品药物管理署

    C1605103 · Not reported

  3. 3

    日本文部科学省

    05017 · 日本食品標準成分表(八訂)増補2023年; original workbook corrected 2026-03-27

  4. 4

    台湾卫生福利部食品药物管理署

    C1605103 · Official dataset metadata updated2026-10-05; retrieved2026-10-16

  5. 5

    台湾卫生福利部食品药物管理署

    C1605103 · 食品營養成分資料集;詮釋資料更新2026-10-05;2026-10-16下载

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Black sesame seeds are small, dark seeds with a rich, nutty flavor. They are used in East Asian cooking, ground into pastes for desserts and sweets, and sprinkled as a garnish.

Nutritionally, black sesame seeds are very energy-dense because of their high fat content. Per 100 g they provide about 551 kcal, 24 g of carbohydrates, 19.2 g of protein, and 46 g of fat.

A small amount of sesame seeds adds many calories. For accurate tracking, weigh the seeds, and use the serving sizes below.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Black Sesame Seeds?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 tbsp serving (about 9 g) provides roughly 50 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g550.9 kcal24 g19.2 g46 g
1 tbsp9 g49.6 kcal2.2 g1.7 g4.1 g
1 oz28 g154.3 kcal6.7 g5.4 g12.9 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
550.9 kcal
Energy (kJ)
2305 kJ
Protein
19.2 g
Carbohydrates
24 g
Fat
46 g
Dietary fiber1
19.3 g
Sugars
1.1 g
Saturated fat
7.6 g
Trans fat
0 g
Sodium1
1 mg
Calcium1
1279 mg
Potassium
504 mg
Magnesium
331 mg
Iron
6.5 mg
Zinc
5 mg
Vitamin B1
0.71 mg
Vitamin B2
0.16 mg
Vitamin B3
4.89 mg
Vitamin B6
0.56 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
82.6 µg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin D
0 µg
Beta-carotene
12 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.08 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
0 µg

Questions and answers

Black Sesame Seeds nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in black sesame seeds?

Black sesame seeds provide about 551 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 tbsp serving (about 9 g) provides roughly 50 calories.

Are black sesame seeds high in fat?

Yes. Black sesame seeds provide about 46 g of fat per 100 g, which makes them very energy-dense.

Are black sesame seeds high in protein?

Black sesame seeds provide about 19.2 g of protein per 100 g, along with their high fat content.