Calories in Sesame Seeds

52kcal per 1 tbsp (9 g)

573 kcal per 100 g · about 3% of a 2,000-kcal day

A tablespoon of sesame seeds finishes a stir-fry or salad for about 52 calories. Tiny as they are, they contribute real calcium and healthy fats.

Sesame Seeds nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tbsp
Calories573 kcal52 kcal
Protein17.7 g1.6 g
Carbs23.4 g2.1 g
Fat49.7 g4.5 g
Fiber11.8 g1.1 g
Sugar0.3 g0 g

Where the calories come from

Sesame Seeds calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tbsp (9 g)52 kcal1.6 g2.1 g4.5 g
1 oz (28 g)162 kcal5 g6.6 g14.1 g
50 g287 kcal8.9 g11.7 g24.9 g
100 g573 kcal17.7 g23.4 g49.7 g
200 g1146 kcal35.4 g46.8 g99.4 g
250 g1433 kcal44.3 g58.5 g124.3 g

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