White sesame seeds are small, oil-rich seeds used as a garnish and to make tahini and sesame oil. Per 100 g they provide 573 calories with 17.7 g protein and 49.7 g fat.
White sesame seeds are tiny, oil-rich seeds with a mild, nutty flavor. They are used as a garnish on breads and sushi, and are ground into tahini or pressed into sesame oil.
Nutritionally, sesame seeds are very energy-dense because of their high fat content. Per 100 g they provide about 573 kcal, 23.5 g of carbohydrates, 17.7 g of protein, and 49.7 g of fat, with 11.8 g of dietary fiber, 11 mg of sodium, and 975 mg of calcium.
A small amount of sesame seeds adds many calories, so portion size matters. For accurate tracking, weigh the seeds, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of White Sesame Seeds?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1 tbsp serving (about 9 g) provides roughly 52 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
573 kcal
23.5 g
17.7 g
49.7 g
1 tbsp
9 g
51.6 kcal
2.1 g
1.6 g
4.5 g
1 oz
28 g
160.4 kcal
6.6 g
5 g
13.9 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
573 kcal
Energy (kJ)
2397.4 kJ
Protein
17.7 g
Carbohydrates
23.5 g
Fat
49.7 g
Dietary fiber
11.8 g
Sugars
1 g
Saturated fat
8.2 g
Sodium
11 mg
Calcium
975 mg
Potassium
461 mg
Magnesium
378 mg
Iron
6.8 mg
Zinc
3.7 mg
Vitamin B1
0.9 mg
Vitamin B2
0.17 mg
Vitamin B3
5.24 mg
Vitamin B6
0.7 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
78.9 µg
Vitamin C
0.6 mg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.55 mg
Questions and answers
White Sesame Seeds nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in sesame seeds?
Sesame seeds provide about 573 calories per 100 g. A typical 1 tbsp serving (about 9 g) provides roughly 52 calories.
Are sesame seeds high in calcium?
Yes. Sesame seeds provide about 975 mg of calcium per 100 g, which is very high.
Are sesame seeds high in fat?
Yes. Sesame seeds provide about 49.7 g of fat per 100 g, most of it unsaturated, which makes them very energy-dense.
