Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds provide a high amount of plant-based protein and healthy fats, making them a calorie-dense food. They stand out for their abundant dietary fiber, which supports digestive health. Rich in essential minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc, they contribute to overall wellness. These seeds also supply B vitamins and a modest amount of vitamin E, important for skin vitality and nervous system function.
Macro Impact
A Serving (9 g) of Sesame Seeds contains 57 calories, 1.8 g of protein, 1.1 g of carbohydrates, and 5.5 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 57 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace10 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace14 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort7 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort5 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace7 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)5 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (9 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates1.1 / 313 g(0%)
- Dietary Fiber1 / 38 g(3%)
- Soluble Fiber0.32 g
- Insoluble Fiber0.73 g
- Total Sugars0.04 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates0 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat5.5 / 83 g(7%)
- Saturated Fat0.82 / 25 g(3%)
- Trans Fat0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat2.2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat2.3 g
- Cholesterol0 / 300 mg(0%)
- Omega-30.02 g
- Omega-62.3 g
- Omega-90 g
- Oleic Acid2.1 g
- Capric Acid0 g
- Erucic Acid0.01 g
- Lauric Acid0 g
- Stearic Acid0.3 g
- Caprylic Acid0 g
- Linoleic Acid2.3 g
- Myristic Acid0 g
- Palmitic Acid0.47 g
- Linolenic Acid0 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0 g
- Arachidonic Acid0 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.02 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0 g
Protein
- Protein1.8 / 56 g(3%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.06 g
- Serine0.11 g
- Valine0.09 g
- Alanine0.09 g
- Cystine0.04 g
- Cysteine0 g
- Proline0.09 g
- Taurine0 mg
- Arginine0.29 g
- Histidine0.05 g
- Threonine0.07 g
- Isoleucine0.07 g
- Methionine0.08 g
- Tryptophan0.03 g
- Glutamic Acid0.41 g
- Aspartic Acid0.19 g
- Phenylalanine0.08 g
- Glycine0.1 g
- Leucine0.14 g
- Tyrosine0.07 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A0.27 / 900 ug(0%)
- Vitamin C0 / 90 mg(0%)
- Vitamin D0 / 15 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E0.15 / 15 mg(1%)
- Vitamin K0 / 120 ug(0%)
- Vitamin B60.04 / 1.3 mg(3%)
- Vitamin B120 / 2.4 ug(0%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.06 / 1.2 mg(5%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.01 / 1.3 mg(1%)
- Niacin (B3)0.52 / 16 mg(3%)
- Folate10.4 / 400 ug(3%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.03 / 5 mg(1%)
- Biotin1.6 / 30 ug(5%)
- Choline2.3 / 550 mg(0%)
Minerals
- Calcium5.4 / 1,000 mg(1%)
- Iron0.57 / 8 mg(7%)
- Magnesium31 / 420 mg(7%)
- Phosphorus60 / 700 mg(9%)
- Potassium33.3 / 3,400 mg(1%)
- Sodium4.2 / 2,300 mg(0%)
- Zinc0.61 / 11 mg(6%)
- Copper0.13 / 0.9 mg(14%)
- Manganese0.13 / 2.3 mg(6%)
- Selenium3.1 / 55 ug(6%)
- Iodine0 / 150 ug(0%)
- Chromium0.54 / 35 ug(2%)
- Molybdenum13.1 / 45 ug(29%)
- Chloride0 / 2,300 mg(0%)
Other
- Water0.34 / 3,700 g(0%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g
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