Calories in Seeds, sesame butter, paste
Generic food Nuts and Seeds
Seeds, sesame butter, paste contains 586 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (16 g) provides about 94 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from fat, with 15% from carbohydrates and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nut and seed products on FoodFactly (574 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 468% of the Daily Value for copper, 110% of the Daily Value for manganese and 107% of the Daily Value for iron.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 586 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 50.9 g | 65% |
| Saturated fat ? | 7.1 g | 36% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 12 mg | 0.5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 24.1 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 5.5 g | 20% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 18.1 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 6.7 mg | 42% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.052 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.82 mg | 48% |
| Folate (B9) C | 100 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 960 mg | 74% |
| Iron ? | 19.2 mg | 107% |
| Magnesium ? | 362 mg | 86% |
| Phosphorus ? | 659 mg | 53% |
| Potassium ? | 582 mg | 12% |
| Zinc ? | 7.3 mg | 66% |
| Copper ? | 4.2 mg | 468% |
| Manganese ? | 2.5 mg | 110% |
| Selenium I | 35.5 µg | 65% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 12%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 73%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein18.1 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
- Fiber5.5 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 8.4 g)
- Fat50.9 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
- Saturated fat7.1 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium12 mgbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 18 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 19.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 22.3 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.4 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.75 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.78 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.4 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.58 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.6 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.37 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.96 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.76 g |
| Valine ? | 1 g |
| Arginine ? | 2.7 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.53 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.95 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.7 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 4 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.2 g |
| Proline ? | 0.83 g |
| Serine ? | 0.99 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 21.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 4.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 2.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 19 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.39 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.071 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (7)
| Water ? | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Ash ? | 5.4 g |
| Energy C | 2,454 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 50 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 100 µg |
Other forms of Seeds
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried Dried or dry | 318 | 12.1 g | 58.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Seeds, lotus seeds, raw Raw | 89 | 4.1 g | 17.3 g | 0.53 g |
| Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, oil roasted, with salt added Cooked | 592 | 20.1 g | 22.9 g | 51.3 g |
| Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, with salt added Cooked | 619 | 17.2 g | 20.6 g | 56.8 g |
| Seeds, sunflower seed butter, with salt added | 617 | 17.3 g | 23.3 g | 55.2 g |
| Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, with salt added Cooked | 446 | 18.6 g | 53.8 g | 19.4 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, type of kernels unspecified | 592 | 17.4 g | 21.5 g | 53 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from unroasted kernels (non-chemically removed seed coat) | 607 | 18 g | 17.9 g | 56.4 g |
| Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried Dried or dry | 557 | 28.3 g | 15.3 g | 47.4 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from raw and stone ground kernels Raw | 570 | 17.8 g | 26.2 g | 48 g |
| Seeds, sesame seed kernels, dried (decorticated) Dried or dry | 631 | 20.5 g | 11.7 g | 61.2 g |
| Flaxseed | 534 | 18.3 g | 28.9 g | 42.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added | 587 | 17.6 g | 27.6 g | 49.4 g |
| Trail mix with nuts | 604 | 20.1 g | 21.1 g | 53 g |
| Nuts, NFS | 610 | 19.6 g | 20.9 g | 53.8 g |
| Mixed nuts, NFS | 610 | 19.6 g | 20.9 g | 53.8 g |
| Mixed nuts, with peanuts, salted | 610 | 19.6 g | 20.9 g | 53.8 g |
| Mixed nuts, with peanuts, lightly salted | 612 | 19.7 g | 21 g | 54 g |
| Mixed nuts, unroasted | 616 | 17 g | 22.9 g | 54.6 g |
| Mixed nuts, with peanuts, unsalted | 615 | 19.8 g | 21.1 g | 54.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in seeds?
100 g of seeds has 586 kcal. 1 tbsp (16 g): about 94 kcal.
Is seeds high in protein?
Seeds contains 18.1 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.9 g in 1 tbsp (16 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nut and seed products, that is above the median (median 16.1 g).
How many carbs are in seeds?
Seeds has 24.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.5 g of fiber.
How much fat is in seeds?
Seeds contains 50.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.1 g is saturated (36% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does seeds contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (468% DV), manganese (110% DV), iron (107% DV), magnesium (86% DV) and calcium (74% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in seeds?
100 g contains 12 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does seeds have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, seeds, sesame butter, paste has 586 kcal, while seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried has 318 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170191. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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