Calories in Sesame butter, creamy
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Sesame butter, creamy contains 648 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from fat, with 11% from protein and 8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 183% of the Daily Value for copper, 85% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 85% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 648 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 62.4 g | 80% |
| Saturated fat M | 9 g | 45% |
| Sodium M | 63.6 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.2 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 8.4 g | 30% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 19.7 g | 39% |
| Vitamin E M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K M | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.99 mg | 83% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.8 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.6 mg | 35% |
| Biotin (B7) M | 13.3 µg | 44% |
| Folate (B9) M | 108 µg | 27% |
| Calcium M | 116 mg | 9% |
| Iron M | 7 mg | 39% |
| Magnesium M | 357 mg | 85% |
| Phosphorus M | 719 mg | 58% |
| Potassium M | 408 mg | 9% |
| Zinc M | 6 mg | 55% |
| Copper M | 1.7 mg | 183% |
| Manganese M | 1.6 mg | 70% |
| Selenium M | 46.5 µg | 85% |
% 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 8%
- Fat 81%
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
- Protein19.7 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
- Fiber8.4 gbelow the median for nut and seed products (median 8.4 g)
- Fat62.4 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
- Saturated fat9 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium63.6 mgabove the median for nut and seed products (median 18 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.61 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 22.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 26.4 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.31 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.92 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.86 g |
| Leucine M | 1.7 g |
| Lysine M | 0.67 g |
| Methionine M | 0.74 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.84 g |
| Valine M | 1.1 g |
| Arginine M | 3.1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.62 g |
| Alanine M | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.1 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 5.1 g |
| Glycine M | 1.2 g |
| Proline M | 0.93 g |
| Serine M | 1.2 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.035 g |
| Cysteine M | 0.75 g |
Individual fatty acids (7)
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 M | 5.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 3.1 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.36 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 22.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 26.1 g |
| MUFA 20:1 c M | 0.12 g |
Other components (8)
| Water M | 0.61 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 3.7 g |
| Ash M | 3.1 g |
| Daidzein M | 1.5 mg |
| Genistein M | 0 mg |
| Daidzin M | 0.41 mg |
| Genistin M | 0 mg |
| Glycitin M | 0.17 mg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahini | 697 | 19.7 g | 14.2 g | 62.4 g |
| Sesame seeds | 631 | 20.4 g | 11.7 g | 61.2 g |
| Walnuts, English | 654 | 15.2 g | 13.7 g | 65.2 g |
| Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from unroasted kernels (non-chemically removed seed coat) | 607 | 18 g | 17.9 g | 56.4 g |
| Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts | 628 | 15 g | 16.7 g | 60.8 g |
| Hazelnuts | 628 | 15 g | 16.7 g | 60.8 g |
| Brazil nuts | 659 | 14.3 g | 11.7 g | 67.1 g |
| Nuts, formulated, wheat-based, all flavors except macadamia, without salt | 647 | 13.1 g | 20.8 g | 62.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sesame butter?
100 g of sesame butter has 648 kcal.
Is sesame butter high in protein?
Sesame butter contains 19.7 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value). 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 sesame butter?
Sesame butter has 14.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.4 g of fiber.
How much fat is in sesame butter?
Sesame butter contains 62.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9 g is saturated (45% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sesame butter contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (183% DV), magnesium (85% DV), selenium (85% DV), Thiamin (B1) (83% DV) and manganese (70% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sesame butter?
100 g contains 63.6 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated April 28, 2022. 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: Foundation Foods, record 2262073. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 28, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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