Seeds, Sesame

Cup144 g
Tbsp9 g


Calories in 1 tbsp (9 g)
51.6 calories, 40.5 from fat
 
Carbs
2.1 g
 
Proteins
1.6 g
 
Fat
4.5 g
 
Sat. Fat
0.6 g

KEY FACTS

(learn about health benefits or risks)
  • Seeds, Sesame has high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.2 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (29.9%/cal) - a good source of Copper (helps balance blood cholesterol levels), Manganese (controls the level of sugar in the blood), Calcium (helps you keep slim and trim), Magnesium (essential for proper hydration), Iron (a vital element for muscle health), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process), Zinc (one of the most important nutrients for infants and new mothers), Selenium (helps the regulation of hormones in the body), Vitamin B6 (reduces the risk of heart attack) and Potassium (helps prevent muscle cramps).
  • Seeds, Sesame contains a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat and sodium (0.01%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (35% of DV/100g), fiber (47% of DV/100g) and relatively high in saturated fat (35% of DV/100g)!

Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(5.7 cal/g)
High
Density
(29.9 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.4 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
3%
Protein
1%
Carbs
4%
Fiber
7%
Fat
3%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin B6

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MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Copper

Helps balance blood cholesterol levels; Essential for normal growth and health.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Seeds, Sesame

Serving Size: tbsp (9g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 51.6 cal
Calories from Fat 40.5 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 4.5 g 6.9%
Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3.1%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 2.1 g 0.7%
Dietary Fiber 1.1 g 4.2%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 1.6 g 3.2%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0.8 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 3.6%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0.1%
Vitamin K 0 mcg 0%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 87.8 mg 8.8%
Copper (Cu) 0.4 mg 18.4%
Iron (Fe) 1.3 mg 7.3%
Magnesium (Mg) 31.6 mg 7.9%
Manganese (Mn) 0.2 mg 11.1%
Potassium (K) 42.1 mg 1.2%
Phosphorus (P) 56.6 mg 5.7%
Selenium (Se) 3.1 mcg 4.4%
Zinc (Zn) 0.7 mg 4.7%