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Sesame Seeds

680 kcal per 100 g, with 6 g protein, 5 g carbs and 63 g fat. Full micronutrients and serving info below.

Low carbCalorie denseHigh fiberIron richPotassium
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Amount

Showing values for 100 g

680 kcal
Calories
34% of a 2000 kcal day
6 g
Protein
4% of calories
5 g
Carbs
3% of calories
63 g
Fat
93% of calories
Macro split
Protein 4%Carbs 3%Fat 93%

Nutrition facts

per 100 g
Fiber5g18% DV
Sugar5g
Saturated fat10g50% DV
Cholesterol0mg0% DV
Sodium9600mg417% DV
Potassium468mg10% DV
Calcium962mg74% DV
Iron14.6mg81% DV
Vitamin C0mg0% DV
Vitamin A0IU0% DV

% DV = share of the FDA daily value for the selected amount.

Source: Open Food Facts · Confidence: 90% · Barcode (EAN, unverified): 00491297 · Data last verified:

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Common questions

How many calories are in Sesame Seeds?

Sesame Seeds by Sainsbury's has 680 kcal per 100 g.

How much protein is in Sesame Seeds?

Sesame Seeds contains 6 g of protein per 100 g.

Is Sesame Seeds keto-friendly?

With 5 g total carbs (about 0 g net carbs) per 100 g, it fits low-carb and keto eating patterns in normal portions.

Is Sesame Seeds high in saturated fat?

It has 10 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 50% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Is Sesame Seeds high in sodium?

Yes — 9600 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 417% of the daily value.

Is Sesame Seeds a good source of fiber?

It provides 5 g of fiber per 100 g — 18% of the daily value, making it a high-fiber food.

Why does Sesame Seeds have a Nutri-Score of E?

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (680 kcal), saturated fat (10 g), sodium (9600 mg); points in favor come from fiber (5 g). Overall that places it in band E.

How much Sesame Seeds is 100 calories?

About 15 g of Sesame Seeds equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

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