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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Sesame Seeds (Toasted)"
| Food Name: Sesame Seeds (Toasted) | |
| Food Group: Nuts and Seeds | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 565 | Total Fat (g): 48 |
| Protein (g): 17 | Carbohydrates (g): 26 |
| Fiber (g): 14 | Net Carbs (g): 12 |
| Water (g): 3 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 7 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 18127 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 21039 | Omega-3 (mg): 363 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 20654 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 9 | Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 | Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 98 | Food Folate (mcg): 98 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 98 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 989 | Iron (mg): 15 |
| Magnesium (mg): 356 | Phosphorus (mg): 638 |
| Potassium (mg): 475 | Sodium (mg): 11 |
| Zinc (mg): 7 | Copper (mg): 2 |
| Manganese (mg): 2 | Selenium (mcg): 34 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 371 | Threonine (mg): 704 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 730 | Leucine (mg): 1299 |
| Lysine (mg): 544 | Methionine (mg): 560 |
| Cystine (mg): 342 | Phenylalanine (mg): 899 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 710 | Valine (mg): 947 |
| Arginine (mg): 2515 | Histidine (mg): 499 |
| Alanine (mg): 886 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1574 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3782 | Glycine (mg): 1162 |
| Proline (mg): 774 | Serine (mg): 925 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Sesame Seeds (Toasted)
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Sesame Seeds (Toasted)'?
100 grams of 'Sesame Seeds (Toasted)' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 17g (around 34% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 26g (around 9% of daily requirement),
Fat – 48g (around 62% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Protein, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Protein intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Sesame Seeds (Toasted)'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Sesame Seeds (Toasted)' provides around 565 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 28% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Sesame Seeds (Toasted)' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Sesame Seeds (Toasted)' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 17g protein, 26g carbs, and 48g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Sesame Seeds (Toasted)' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Sesame Seeds (Toasted)' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 989 mg (76% DV),
Iron (mg): 15 mg (83% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 356 mg (85% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 638 mg (51% DV),
Zinc (mg): 7 mg (64% DV),
Copper (mg): 2 mg (222% DV),
Manganese (mg): 2 mg (87% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 34 mcg (62% DV).
'Sesame Seeds (Toasted)' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Potassium (mg): 475 mg (10% DV),
Sodium (mg): 11 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Sesame Seeds (Toasted) in significant amounts?
'Sesame Seeds (Toasted)' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 mg (83% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 mg (31% DV),
Vitamin B6 (mg): 1 mg (77% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Folate/B9 (mcg): 98 mcg (25% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 98 mcg (25% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 98 mcg (25% DV).
'Sesame Seeds (Toasted)' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (IU): 9 IU (0% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Sesame Seeds (Toasted)' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Saturated Fat (g): 7 g (35% of max recommended),
Iron (mg): 15 mg (33% of max recommended),
Copper (mg): 2 mg (20% of max recommended).