Sesame seed
Generic food — values per 100 g.
Quick answer
Sesame seed: 100 g has 606 kcal and 17.7 g of protein, 12.8 g of carbs and 49.7 g of fat.
Calories
606kcal
Protein
17.7g
Carbs
12.8g
Fat
49.7g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Portion (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 606 kcal | 182 kcal |
| Protein | 17.7 g | 5.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.8 g | 3.8 g |
| of which sugars | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 49.7 g | 14.9 g |
| of which saturates | 7 g | 2.1 g |
| Fibre | 11.8 g | 3.5 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.03 g |
Kaizo score
84/ 100
Very good
Score of the generic food with no personal goal. Generic foods are rated on their nutrition (2023 Nutri-Score method, computed by Kaizo); processing and additives do not apply, so the score is partial: computed on 65 available points, scaled to 100. In the app, it adapts to your goal.
Calories from
Protein 12%Carbs 9%Fat 79%
Compare with
| Food | kcal | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Protein / 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sesame seed | 606 | 17.7 | 12.8 | 49.7 | 2.9 |
| Hemp, seed, hulled | 617 | 30.8 | 5.4 | 48.8 | 5 |
| Cashew nut, grilled | 618 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 48.1 | 2.8 |
| Peanut | 623 | 22.8 | 14.8 | 49.1 | 3.7 |
| Almond, peeled | 631 | 21.4 | 8.8 | 52.5 | 3.4 |
| Pistachio nut, grilled | 631 | 18.4 | 14.9 | 51.6 | 2.9 |
Per 100 g.
FAQ
How many calories are in “Sesame seed”?
606 kcal per 100 g, so about 182 kcal in a 30 g portion (Ciqual 2025 table, ANSES).
Is “Sesame seed” high in protein?
No: protein provides only 12% of its calories, below the EU "source of protein" threshold (12%).
How much sugar and fibre does “Sesame seed” contain?
Per 100 g: 0.3 g of sugars and 11.8 g of fibre.
Source: ANSES, Ciqual 2025 food composition table (Licence Ouverte / Etalab 2.0). Ciqual name: Sesame seed (code 15010). Average values for the generic food; a given product can differ. – : value not available.
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