Sesame Seeds
Exceptional nutritional value
Whole unhulled sesame seeds, raw, values for the dry seeds.
Sesame seeds are sprinkled on bread, buns and salads, used in Asian and Middle Eastern cooking and ground into tahini and halva. A 10 g tablespoon has about 57 kcal and is high in copper, with about 100 mg of calcium, 1.5 mg of iron and some manganese. Values are for whole unhulled seeds; much of the calcium sits in the hull and is poorly absorbed, and hulled white sesame has much less of it.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17.7g | 31.6% |
| Fat | 49.7g | 71.0% |
| Carbs | 23.5g | 7.8% |
| Simple Sugars | 8.22g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 3.47g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 11.8g | 47.2% |
| Water | 5g | 0.2% |
| Calories | 573 | 25.5% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 6.96 | g | 34.8% |
| Monounsaturated | 18.76 | g | 75.0% |
| Polyunsaturated | 21.77 | g | 167.5% |
| Omega-3 | 6.531 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 15.239 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.25 | mg |
| Selenium | 34.4 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin B1 | 0.791 | mg | 65.9% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.247 | mg | 19.0% |
| vitamin B3 | 4.51 | mg | 28.2% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.79 | mg | 46.5% |
| vitamin B9 | 97 | mcg | 24.3% |
| vitamin E | 0.25 | mg | 1.7% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 975 | mg | 97.5% |
| iron | 14.55 | mg | 80.8% |
| magnesium | 351 | mg | 87.8% |
| phosphorus | 629 | mg | 89.9% |
| potassium | 468 | mg | 18.0% |
| sodium | 11 | mg | 0.5% |
| zinc | 7.75 | mg | 70.5% |
| copper | 4.082 | mg | 453.6% |
| manganese | 2.46 | mg | 107.0% |
| selenium | 34.4 | mcg | 62.5% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 522 | mg | 74.6% | 144% |
| Isoleucine | 763 | mg | 54.5% | 112% |
| Leucine | 1358 | mg | 49.7% | 98% |
| Lysine limiting | 569 | mg | 27.1% | 52% |
| Methionine | 944 | mg | 89.9% | 181% |
| Phenylalanine | 1683 | mg | 96.2% | 181% |
| Threonine | 736 | mg | 70.1% | 130% |
| Tryptophan | 388 | mg | 138.6% | 259% |
| Valine | 990 | mg | 54.4% | 109% |
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