Calories in Semillas, kernels de semillas de sésamo, seca (decorticada)
Generic food Dried or dry Nueces y semillas
Semillas, kernels de semillas de sésamo, seca (decorticada) contains 631 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cucharada (8 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from fat, with 12% from protein and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for productos nut y seed on FoodFactly (574 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 156% of the Daily Value for copper, 82% of the Daily Value for magnesio and 63% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 631 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 61,2 g | 78% |
| Saturated fat C | 9,1 g | 45% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 47 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11,7 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber M | 11,6 g | 41% |
| Total sugars M | 0,48 g | |
| Protein M | 20,5 g | 41% |
| Vitamina A C | 3 µg | 0,3% |
| Vitamina C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamina D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E M | 1,7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamina K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0,7 mg | 58% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0,09 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5,8 mg | 36% |
| Ácido pantoténico (B5) M | 0,29 mg | 6% |
| Vitamina B6 M | 0,4 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) C | 115 µg | 29% |
| Vitamina B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 25,6 mg | 5% |
| Calcio M | 60 mg | 5% |
| Iron M | 6,4 mg | 35% |
| Magnesio M | 345 mg | 82% |
| Fósforo M | 667 mg | 53% |
| Potasio M | 370 mg | 8% |
| Zinc M | 6,7 mg | 61% |
| Copper M | 1,4 mg | 156% |
| Manganese M | 1,4 mg | 63% |
| Selenio M | 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- 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
- Protein20,5 gin the top quarter of productos nut y seed (median 16,1 g)
- Fiber11,6 gin the top quarter of productos nut y seed (median 8,4 g)
- Sugars0,48 gin the lowest quarter of productos nut y seed (median 4,2 g)
- Fat61,2 gin the top quarter of productos nut y seed (median 48,8 g)
- Saturated fat9,1 gin the top quarter of productos nut y seed (median 5,6 g)
- Sodium47 mgabove the median for productos nut y seed (median 18 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3,2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3,8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 23,9 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 25,5 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0,31 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0,1 g |
| Fructosa M | 0,07 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0,33 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0,73 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0,75 g |
| Leucine M | 1,5 g |
| Lysine M | 0,65 g |
| Metionina M | 0,88 g |
| Cistino M | 0,44 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0,94 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0,79 g |
| Valine M | 0,98 g |
| Arginine M | 3,3 g |
| Histidina M | 0,55 g |
| Alanine M | 0,99 g |
| Ácido aspartico M | 2,1 g |
| Ácido glutamico M | 4,6 g |
| Glycine M | 1,1 g |
| Proline M | 1 g |
| Serine M | 1,2 g |
| Hidroxiprolina M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (27)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) M | 25,2 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 5,3 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 3,3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0,35 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 23,6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0,26 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0,071 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0,11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0,12 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0,065 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0,053 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0,035 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| Ácidos grasos, trans-monoenoico total C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (10)
| Betacaroteno M | 40 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamina D (D2 + D3), Unidades Internacionales Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (3)
| Stigmasterol M | 22 mg |
|---|---|
| Campesterol M | 53 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 232 mg |
Other components (13)
| Agua M | 3,8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2,9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2.640 kJ |
| Vitamina A, UI ? | 66 IU |
| Vitamina K (Dihidrophylloquinona) M | 0 µg |
| Ácido fólico Z | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida M | 115 µg |
| Betaine M | 0,4 mg |
| Vitamina E, añadido Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Semillas
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, nueces, negro, seca Dried or dry | 619 | 24,1 g | 9,6 g | 59,3 g |
| Nuts, piñones nueces, pinyon, seca Dried or dry | 629 | 11,6 g | 19,3 g | 61 g |
| Semillas de sésamo | 631 | 20,4 g | 11,7 g | 61,2 g |
| Nuts, brazilnuts, seca, sin ablanque Dried or dry | 659 | 14,3 g | 11,7 g | 67,1 g |
| Nuts, almendras, seco asado, con sal agregada Cooked | 620 | 20,4 g | 16,2 g | 57,8 g |
| Mantequilla de sésamo, cremoso | 648 | 19,7 g | 14,2 g | 62,4 g |
| Tahini | 697 | 19,7 g | 14,2 g | 62,4 g |
| Nuts, almendras, aceite asado, con sal agregada, sabor a humo Cooked | 607 | 21,4 g | 17,9 g | 55,9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry semillas?
100 g of dried or dry semillas has 631 kcal. 1 cucharada (8 g): about 50 kcal. 1 tsp (2,7 g): about 17 kcal. 1 taza (150 g): about 947 kcal.
Is dried or dry semillas high in protein?
Dried or dry semillas contains 20,5 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1,6 g in 1 cucharada (8 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other productos nut y seed, that is among the highest quarter (median 16,1 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry semillas?
Dried or dry semillas has 11,7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 11,6 g of fiber and 0,48 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry semillas?
Dried or dry semillas contains 61,2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9,1 g is saturated (45% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry semillas contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (156% DV), magnesio (82% DV), manganese (63% DV), selenio (63% DV) and zinc (61% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry semillas?
100 g contains 47 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does semillas have the same nutrition dried or dry and raw?
No. Per 100 g, semillas, kernels de semillas de sésamo, seca (decorticada) has 631 kcal, while semillas, semillas de loto, crudo has 89 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 1 de abril de 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 169412. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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