USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Sesame Seeds?
Per 100g, Sesame Seeds has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 42/100. Its strongest contributions are Calcium, Iron, Magnesium. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
42/100
14 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 2 tbsp (18g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 2 tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 573 kcal | 103 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 23 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 50 g | 9 g |
| Fiber | 12 g | 2 g |
| Sat fat | 7 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 84 mg |
| Calcium | 975 mg | 176 mg |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 351 mg | 63 mg |
| Zinc | 7.8 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 97 µg | 17 µg |
Where Sesame Seeds contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Calcium
100%
975 mg per 100g
Iron
100%
14.6 mg per 100g
Magnesium
100%
351 mg per 100g
Phosphorus
100%
629 mg per 100g
Sat fat
7 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
11 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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