Calories in Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from unroasted kernels (non-chemically removed seed coat)

Generic food Nuts and Seeds

Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from unroasted kernels (non-chemically removed seed coat) contains 607 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (14 g) provides about 85 kcal.

Roughly 78% of its calories come from fat, with 11% from protein and 11% from carbohydrates (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 165% of the Daily Value for copper, 132% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 95% of the Daily Value for zinc.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

607kcal per 100 g
18 gprotein
17.9 gcarbohydrates
56.4 gfat
85kcal in 1 tbsp (14 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 607 kcal
Total fat ? 56.4 g 72%
Saturated fat ? 7.9 g 40%
Cholesterol Z 0 mg 0%
Sodium ? 1 mg 0%
Total carbohydrates C 17.9 g 7%
Dietary fiber ? 9.3 g 33%
Total sugars not reported
Protein ? 18 g 36%
Vitamin A ? 3 µg0.3%
Vitamin C ? 0 mg0%
Vitamin D Z 0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1) ? 1.6 mg132%
Riboflavin (B2) ? 0.12 mg9%
Niacin (B3) ? 5.6 mg35%
Pantothenic acid (B5) ? 0.69 mg14%
Vitamin B6 ? 0.15 mg9%
Folate (B9) C 98 µg25%
Vitamin B12 Z 0 µg0%
Calcium ? 141 mg11%
Iron ? 6.4 mg35%
Magnesium ? 353 mg84%
Phosphorus ? 790 mg63%
Potassium ? 459 mg10%
Zinc ? 10.5 mg95%
Copper ? 1.5 mg165%
Manganese ? 1.5 mg63%

% 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: 11%Fat: 78%607kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 11%
  • Carbohydrates 11%
  • Fat 78%

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

Copper165%Thiamin (B1)132%Zinc95%Magnesium84%Manganese63%Phosphorus63%Iron35%Niacin (B3)35%Folate (B9)25%Pantothenic acid (B5)14%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein18 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 16.1 g)
  • Fiber9.3 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 8.4 g)
  • Fat56.4 gin the top quarter of nut and seed products (median 48.8 g)
  • Saturated fat7.9 gabove the median for nut and seed products (median 5.6 g)
  • Sodium1 mgin the lowest quarter of nut and seed products (median 18 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3 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 ?21.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat ?24.7 g
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan ?0.39 g
Threonine ?0.75 g
Isoleucine ?0.77 g
Leucine ?1.4 g
Lysine ?0.58 g
Methionine ?0.59 g
Cystine ?0.36 g
Phenylalanine ?0.95 g
Tyrosine ?0.75 g
Valine ?1 g
Arginine ?2.7 g
Histidine ?0.53 g
Alanine ?0.94 g
Aspartic acid ?1.7 g
Glutamic acid ?4 g
Glycine ?1.2 g
Proline ?0.82 g
Serine ?0.98 g
Individual fatty acids (8)
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ?24.3 g
SFA 14:0 ?0.14 g
SFA 16:0 ?5 g
SFA 18:0 ?2.4 g
MUFA 18:1 ?21 g
PUFA 18:3 ?0.43 g
MUFA 16:1 ?0.17 g
MUFA 20:1 ?0.079 g
Carotenoids (2)
Retinol Z0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z0 IU
Other components (6)
Water ?3 g
Ash ?4.7 g
Energy ?2,540 kJ
Vitamin A, IU ?67 IU
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food ?98 µg

Other forms of Seeds

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
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, 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
Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, roasted, with salt added Cooked 574 29.8 g 14.7 g 49.1 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Almond butter, creamy 603 20.8 g 21.2 g 53 g
Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added 614 21 g 18.8 g 55.5 g
Almonds, unsalted 607 20.3 g 20.4 g 54 g
Almonds, lightly salted 604 20.2 g 20.3 g 53.7 g
Almonds, flavored 599 20.1 g 20.1 g 53.3 g
Almonds, salted 601 20.1 g 20.2 g 53.4 g
Mixed nuts, with peanuts, unsalted 615 19.8 g 21.1 g 54.2 g
Trail mix with nuts 604 20.1 g 21.1 g 53 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 607 kcal. 1 tbsp (14 g): about 85 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 172 kcal.

Is seeds high in protein?

Seeds contains 18 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.5 g in 1 tbsp (14 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 17.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 9.3 g of fiber.

How much fat is in seeds?

Seeds contains 56.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.9 g is saturated (40% 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 (165% DV), Thiamin (B1) (132% DV), zinc (95% DV), magnesium (84% DV) and manganese (63% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in seeds?

100 g contains 1 mg of sodium, 0% 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, from unroasted kernels (non-chemically removed seed coat) has 607 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 169406. 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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