How Many Calories Are In Sesame Seeds?
Whole dried sesame seeds, toasted for nutty flavour or ground into tahini and halva. Rich in fibre.
Calories per 1 tbsp (9g)
52
kcal% Daily Value
Complete Nutrition Facts for Sesame Seeds
Per 1 tbsp (9g)
0g
sugar
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About Calories in Sesame Seeds
A serving of Sesame Seeds (9g) contains 52kcal of calories, which is 3% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories measure the energy content of food. Your body needs calories to function, but consuming more than you burn leads to weight gain. When planning your meals, consider that sesame seeds is a low source of calories compared to other nuts & seeds.
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See how Sesame Seeds compares to other nuts & seeds.
Almonds
per 1 oz (28g)
162
Walnuts
per 1 oz (28g)
183
Peanuts
per 1 oz (28g)
158
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per 1 oz (28g)
155
Source: USDA FoodData Central | FDC ID: 170150 | Last updated: 2026-03-30
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