Sesame Seeds
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Tesco
Sesame Seeds contains 616 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from fat, with 12% from protein and 0.6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 442 kcal per 100 g across 9,921 products.
100 g provides 176% of the Daily Value for copper, 77% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 74% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
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 L | 616 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 58 g | 74% |
| Saturated fat L | 10.5 g | 53% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 20 mg | 0.9% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0.9 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 8.8 g | 31% |
| Total sugars L | 0.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 18.2 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.79 mg | 66% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 4.5 mg | 28% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.05 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.79 mg | 46% |
| Folate (B9) L | 97 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 962 mg | 74% |
| Iron L | 4.2 mg | 23% |
| Magnesium L | 324 mg | 77% |
| Phosphorus L | 605 mg | 48% |
| Potassium L | 468 mg | 10% |
| Zinc L | 5.7 mg | 52% |
| Copper L | 1.6 mg | 176% |
| Manganese L | 1.2 mg | 54% |
| Selenium L | 26.5 µg | 48% |
| Iodine L | 2.5 µg | 2% |
% 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 0.6%
- Fat 87%
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
- Protein18.2 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Fiber8.8 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 6 g)
- Sugars0.4 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 7.1 g)
- Fat58 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 23.3 g)
- Saturated fat10.5 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 5.3 g)
- Sodium20 mgbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 120 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.4 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 3.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Tesco
- Barcode
- 5018374567154
- Quantity
- 100g
- Category
- Nuts and Seeds
Ingredients
Sesame seeds.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sesame Seeds?
100 g of Sesame Seeds has 616 kcal.
Is Sesame Seeds high in protein?
Sesame Seeds contains 18.2 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is among the highest quarter (median 10 g).
How many carbs are in Sesame Seeds?
Sesame Seeds has 0.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.8 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Sesame Seeds?
Sesame Seeds contains 58 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.5 g is saturated (53% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Sesame Seeds contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (176% DV), magnesium (77% DV), calcium (74% DV), Thiamin (B1) (66% DV) and manganese (54% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Sesame Seeds?
100 g contains 20 mg of sodium, 0.9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated May 2, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5018374567154. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 2, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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