How Many Calories in Sesame seeds?
1 lingura (9g) = 52 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 lingura (9g) contains 52 calories.
Best time: Sprinkled over salads, yogurt or bowls, or as tahini in sauces and hummus
Benefits
- ✓One of the most concentrated plant sources of calcium (about 975mg/100g for raw, unhulled seeds)
- ✓Rich in healthy unsaturated fats, especially oleic and linoleic acid
- ✓Contain lignans (sesamin), plant compounds studied for antioxidant properties
- ✓Good source of iron, magnesium and zinc, minerals often low in vegan diets
- ✓Good fiber content (11.8g/100g), supporting digestion and satiety
Considerations
- !Very high caloric density (573 kcal/100g) - a tablespoon (9g) is a typical serving, not a whole handful
- !Hulled seeds (without the hull) have much less calcium than unhulled ones - check the label if calcium is your goal
- !Can trigger allergic reactions in people with seed or tree nut allergies
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends sesame seeds as a concentrated way to add plant-based calcium to meals - a tablespoon (9g) provides about 88mg of calcium, especially useful on dairy-free diets.
Frequently Asked Questions
100g of sesame seeds has 573 calories, with 17.7g protein, 23.4g carbs, 49.7g fat, and 11.8g fiber. They're among the seeds with the highest caloric and nutritional density.
A tablespoon of sesame seeds (about 9g) has around 52 calories, with 1.6g protein and 4.5g fat. It's a typical serving for sprinkling over salads or bowls.
Yes, raw, unhulled sesame seeds are one of the most concentrated plant sources of calcium, with about 975mg per 100g, far above most plant foods. They're a useful addition to vegan diets to help meet daily calcium needs.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.