Calories in Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, type of kernels unspecified
Generic food Nuts and Seeds
Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, type of kernels unspecified contains 592 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (15 g) provides about 89 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from fat, with 14% from carbohydrates and 11% 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 179% of the Daily Value for copper, 133% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 63% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 592 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 53 g | 68% |
| Saturated fat ? | 7.4 g | 37% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 35 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21.5 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4.7 g | 17% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 17.4 g | 35% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 4.2 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 1.6 mg | 133% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 5.6 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 98 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 141 mg | 11% |
| Iron ? | 4.4 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium ? | 95 mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus ? | 790 mg | 63% |
| Potassium ? | 459 mg | 10% |
| Zinc ? | 4.6 mg | 42% |
| Copper ? | 1.6 mg | 179% |
| Selenium I | 34.4 µg | 63% |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 14%
- Fat 75%
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
- Protein17.4 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
- Fiber4.7 gin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 8.4 g)
- Fat53 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
- Saturated fat7.4 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium35 mgabove the median for nut and seed products (median 18 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 20 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 23.2 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) ? | 22.8 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 ? | 4.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 2.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 19.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.4 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.074 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 (9)
| Water ? | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 5.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 2,477 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 67 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 98 µg |
Other forms of Seeds
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
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, formulated, wheat-based, unflavored, with salt added | 622 | 13.8 g | 23.7 g | 57.7 g |
| Nuts, cashew butter, plain, without salt added | 587 | 17.6 g | 27.6 g | 49.4 g |
| Mixed nuts, without peanuts, salted | 620 | 16.3 g | 22 g | 55.5 g |
| Mixed nuts, unroasted | 616 | 17 g | 22.9 g | 54.6 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, without peanuts, unsalted | 625 | 16.4 g | 22.2 g | 56 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 592 kcal. 1 tbsp (15 g): about 89 kcal.
Is seeds high in protein?
Seeds contains 17.4 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.6 g in 1 tbsp (15 g). About 11% 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 21.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.7 g of fiber.
How much fat is in seeds?
Seeds contains 53 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.4 g is saturated (37% 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 (179% DV), Thiamin (B1) (133% DV), phosphorus (63% DV), selenium (63% DV) and zinc (42% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in seeds?
100 g contains 35 mg of sodium, 2% 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, tahini, type of kernels unspecified has 592 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 168604. 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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