Calories in sesame
100g of sesame contain about 573 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| handful
| tablespoon
| cup
| half cup
For example, a handful of sesame (35 g) contain about 201 calories.
This is about 10% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
Sesame
Serving size: handful of sesame (35 g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 8.21g
3%
* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in sesame
15% CARBS
12% PROTEIN
73% FAT
To visualize how much 201 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of handful of sesame is similar to that of, for example:
- 3.5 apples
- 2.5 glasses of Coca Cola (220 ml glass)
- 2 slices of cheese
- 1.5 slices of bread
- 1.5 glasses of milk
- 10.5 cubes of sugar
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about sesame nutrition.
Per 100 g, Sesame seeds is an excellent source of magnesium (84% DV) and an excellent source of iron (81% DV).
Magnesium takes part in hundreds of enzyme reactions, including energy production and muscle function. The FDA Daily Value is 420 mg.
How many calories are in sesame seeds?
- Handful of sesame seeds (35g)201 kcal
- Tablespoon of sesame (15g)86 kcal
- Cup of sesame (128g)733 kcal
- Half cup of sesame (64g)367 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of sesame162 kcal
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