🌱 Sesame Seeds has 573 calories per 100 g — 52 in 1 tablespoon
Nuts & Seeds · Serving: 1 tablespoon (9 g) · Values are USDA-based estimates.
per 100 g
per serving (1 tablespoon)
macros per 100 g
Nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (9 g) | % Daily Value (per 100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 573 kcal | 52 kcal | 28.7% |
| Protein | 18 g | 1.6 g | 36% |
| Carbs | 23 g | 2.1 g | 8.4% |
| Fat | 50 g | 4.5 g | 64.1% |
| Fibre | 11.8 g | 1.1 g | 42.1% |
| Sugar | 0.3 g | 0.0 g | 0.6% |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 1.0 mg | 0.5% |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 42.1 mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 975 mg | 87.8 mg | 75% |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 1.3 mg | 81.1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is based on US Daily Values (calories 2000, protein 50 g, carbs 275 g, fat 78 g, fibre 28 g, sugar 50 g, sodium 2300 mg, potassium 4700 mg, calcium 1300 mg, iron 18 mg, vitamin C 90 mg). A dash means the value is not available for this food, not zero.
Is Sesame Seeds healthy?
With 573 calories and 18g protein per 100 g, Sesame Seeds sits in the higher-calorie range for everyday foods. It is also a good source of fibre (11.8g per 100 g). As with any single food, what matters most is the overall pattern of what you eat across the day.
This is general information about the food's nutrition profile, not medical or dietary advice for any individual.
How it fits your goals
- General eating: at 573 kcal per 100 g, a serving of 1 tablespoon contributes 52 kcal — easy to slot into a day once you know the number.
- Protein focus: 18g protein per 100 g (1.6g per serving) — a strong protein choice.
- Lower-carb eating: 23g carbs per 100 g — worth counting if you track carbs.
General information only — not a personal diet plan.
Similar foods
Compared with Sesame Seeds (573 kcal / 100 g): Almonds has 579 kcal per 100 g. Peanuts (unsalted) has 567 kcal per 100 g. Compare any two foods →
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sesame Seeds?
Sesame Seeds has 573 calories per 100 g, and 52 calories in 1 tablespoon (9 g).
How much protein is in Sesame Seeds?
18g protein per 100 g, or 1.6g per serving.
How much sugar is in Sesame Seeds?
0.3g sugar per 100 g, or 0.0g per serving.
What is a serving of Sesame Seeds?
On this page, a serving is 1 tablespoon (9 g). Per-serving values are calculated as the per-100 g value × grams ÷ 100.