Sesame seed: calories & nutrition facts

100 g of sesame seed contain 565 kcal (2,334 kJ), 20.9 g protein, 1.4 g carbohydrates (of which 1.2 g sugar), 50.4 g fat and 11.2 g fiber.

Source: German Nutrient Database (BLS 4.0), Max Rubner-Institut. BLS designation: Sesame seed · BLS code H420100

PER 100 G
Calories
565 kcal
Protein
20.9 g
Carbs
1.4 g
Fat
50.4 g
Fiber
11.2 g
Sugar
1.2 g
Salt
0.11 g

Nutrition for your portion

Calories
565 kcal
Protein
20.9 g
Carbs
1.4 g
Sugar
1.2 g
Fat
50.4 g
Fiber
11.2 g

for 100 g

Energy split

  • Protein15 %
  • Carbs1 %
  • Fat84 %
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All nutrition facts per 100 g

NutrientAmount% NRV
Energy565 kcal / 2,334 kJ
MACRONUTRIENTS
Protein20.9 g
Fat50.4 g
Carbohydrates1.4 g
Sugar1.2 g
Fiber11.2 g
Salt0.11 g

Vitamins and minerals for this food will be added soon.

% NRV = share of the EU nutrient reference value for adults (Regulation 1169/2011). “Traces” = below the limit of quantification.

Variants & preparations

More foods: Legumes, nuts & seeds

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German Nutrient Database (Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel, BLS) 4.0, Max Rubner-Institut, 2025 · H420100 · Data: BLS 4.0 (2025)