Sesame seeds
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Ziyad
Sesame seeds contains 633 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.125 cup (30 g) provides about 190 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from fat, with 13% from protein and 6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (594 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 176% of the Daily Value for copper, 77% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 66% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 633 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 56.7 g | 73% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.3 g | 42% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 10 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber L | 10 g | 36% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 20 g | 40% |
| 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 | 56.7 mg | 4% |
| Iron L | 6.7 mg | 37% |
| Magnesium L | 324 mg | 77% |
| Phosphorus L | 605 mg | 48% |
| Potassium L | 350 mg | 7% |
| 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 6%
- 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 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 18 g)
- Fiber10 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 11.9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 0.3 g)
- Fat56.7 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 50 g)
- Saturated fat8.3 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 7.1 g)
- Sodium50 mgin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 12 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.2 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
- Ziyad
- Barcode
- 0074265002284
- Label serving
- 0.125 cup
- Category
- Husked sesame seed
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graine de sésame blanc Fruidyllic Les Envies Fruidyllic | 631 | 20 g | 12 g | 61 g |
| Sésame décortiqué Greenweez | 629 | 3 g | 6 g | 55 g |
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| Graines de sesame 2bio | 629 | 26 g | 6 g | 55 g |
| Sésame complet Céréal | 642 | 18 g | 24 g | 50 g |
| Graine de sésame Bio Village | 643 | 26 g | 21 g | 57 g |
| Graines de Sésame Franprix | 644 | 21 g | 9.3 g | 56 g |
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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 633 kcal. Serving, 0.125 cup (30 g): about 190 kcal.
Is Sesame seeds high in protein?
Sesame seeds contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 0.125 cup (30 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is above the median (median 18 g).
How many carbs are in Sesame seeds?
Sesame seeds has 10 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10 g of fiber and 0 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 56.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.3 g is saturated (42% 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), Thiamin (B1) (66% DV), manganese (54% DV) and zinc (52% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Sesame seeds?
100 g contains 50 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated August 7, 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 0074265002284. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 7, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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