Sesame Seeds
573 kcal per 100g
Sesame Seeds has 573 kcal per 100 g, and 1 tbsp (9 g) comes to about 52 kcal, with 1.6 g protein, 2.1 g carbs and 4.5 g fat.
Kairo logs Sesame Seeds from a photo: the app estimates the portion on the plate and fills in calories and macros from reference data, no typing needed.
Your portion
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- 18 g
- Protein
- 23 g
- Carbs
- 50 g
- Fat
100 g ≈ 29 % of a 2,000 kcal reference intake. Work out your own daily need
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Compare with: Almonds · Cashews · Chia Seeds
Health Info
Sesame seeds are remarkably high in calcium, iron and the lignans sesamin and sesamol. Ground into tahini they are a staple of hummus and Middle Eastern cooking, delivering plant protein and healthy fats.
Macros per 100g
Values per 100 g are based on recognised nutrition reference data. Last reviewed: June 2026. View sources
Track Sesame Seeds in Kairo
Just photograph it. Kairo's AI reads the portion and the nutrition. Three seconds later the calories and macros are in your log, no typing.
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- How many calories are in Sesame Seeds?
- Sesame Seeds has 573 kcal per 100 g. A typical 9 g serving contains about 52 kcal.
- How much protein is in Sesame Seeds?
- Sesame Seeds provides 17.7 g of protein per 100 g.
- How many carbs are in Sesame Seeds?
- Sesame Seeds contains 23.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0.3 g is sugar.
- How much fat is in Sesame Seeds?
- Sesame Seeds contains 49.7 g of fat per 100 g. It also provides 11.8 g of fiber per 100 g.
- Is Sesame Seeds good for weight loss?
- Sesame Seeds is calorie-dense at 573 kcal per 100 g, so keep portion sizes in check when losing weight. Its 17.7 g of protein per 100 g also helps with satiety.
- Can I log Sesame Seeds in Kairo from a photo?
- Yes, photograph the plate and Kairo estimates the portion of Sesame Seeds, then logs calories and macros from reference data. If the portion looks off, you can adjust the grams and the numbers update.