Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted: Nutrition Facts
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Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted contains 382 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 108 kcal.
Roughly 39% of its calories come from protein, with 34% from carbohydrates and 26% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in nut and seed products on FoodFactly, where the median is 574 kcal per 100 g across 151 foods.
100 g provides 211% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 159% of the Daily Value for copper and 97% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 382 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 11.9 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 41 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 35.1 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 40.3 g | 81% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 2.5 mg | 211% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.27 mg | 21% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 12.6 mg | 79% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 2.8 mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 29 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 150 mg | 12% |
| Iron ? | 14.3 mg | 79% |
| Magnesium ? | 362 mg | 86% |
| Phosphorus ? | 810 mg | 65% |
| Potassium ? | 425 mg | 9% |
| Zinc ? | 10.7 mg | 97% |
| Copper ? | 1.4 mg | 159% |
| Manganese ? | 1.4 mg | 61% |
% 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 39%
- Carbohydrates 34%
- Fat 26%
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
- Protein40.3 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
- Fat11.9 gin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.6 gin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium41 mgabove the median for nut and seed products (median 18 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water6.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 4.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 5.1 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.88 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1.7 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.7 g |
| Leucine ? | 3.1 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.3 g |
| Methionine ? | 1.3 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.81 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 2.1 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 1.7 g |
| Valine ? | 2.3 g |
| Arginine ? | 6 g |
| Histidine ? | 1.2 g |
| Alanine ? | 2.1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 3.7 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 9 g |
| Glycine ? | 2.8 g |
| Proline ? | 1.8 g |
| Serine ? | 2.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (8)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 5 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.029 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 1 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.49 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.088 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.016 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 6.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 6.1 g |
| Energy ? | 1,598 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 69 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritional powder mix, light (Muscle Milk) Dried or dry | 396 | 50 g | 22 g | 12 g |
| Nutritional powder mix, protein, light, NFS Dried or dry | 396 | 50 g | 22 g | 12 g |
| Nutritional powder mix, high protein (Herbalife) Dried or dry | 392 | 53.6 g | 20.4 g | 10.7 g |
| Nutritional powder mix, high protein, NFS Dried or dry | 392 | 53.6 g | 20.4 g | 10.7 g |
| Nutritional powder mix (Muscle Milk) Dried or dry | 411 | 45.7 g | 18.5 g | 17.1 g |
| Nutritional powder mix (Isopure) Dried or dry | 359 | 58.1 g | 29.1 g | 1.2 g |
| Peanut butter, reduced fat | 520 | 25.9 g | 35.6 g | 34 g |
| Nutritional powder mix (EAS Whey Protein Powder) Dried or dry | 385 | 66.7 g | 18 g | 5.1 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 382 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 108 kcal.
Is seeds high in protein?
Seeds contains 40.3 g of protein per 100 g (81% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.4 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 39% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nut and seed products, that is among the highest quarter (median 16.1 g).
How many carbs are in seeds?
Seeds has 35.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in seeds?
Seeds contains 11.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does seeds contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (211% DV), copper (159% DV), zinc (97% DV), magnesium (86% DV) and iron (79% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in seeds?
100 g contains 41 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 flour, partially defatted has 382 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 170153. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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