Sesame seeds calories
1 dessert spoon · 3 g: about 17 kcal. 573 kcal per 100 g: 17.7 g protein, 23.4 g carbohydrate, 49.7 g fat.

In portions
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dessert spoon | 3 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon | 9 g | 50–60 kcal |
Nutrition facts (100 g)
| Energy | 573 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23.4 g |
| Sugar | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 11.8 g |
| Fat | 49.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 7 g |
| Sodium | 11 mg |
Where the calories come from: protein 12% · carbohydrate 15% · fat 73%.
Source: USDA FoodData Central record 170150. The same food can vary by ±10% with its variety, recipe and brand.
Frequently asked questions
Sesame seeds: how many grams and calories in 1 dessert spoon?
1 dessert spoon is about 3 g on average and has about 17 kcal.
Sesame seeds: how many calories in 100 grams?
Per 100 g there are 573 kcal, 17.7 g of protein, 23.4 g of carbohydrate and 49.7 g of fat.
Sesame seeds: does it make you gain weight?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own; your weight depends on the day’s total calories. 1 dessert spoon (3 g) has about 17 kcal: about 1% of a 2,000 kcal day (the reference on nutrition labels). Its energy density is high (5.7 kcal per gram): even a small amount has a lot of calories. Most of its calories come from fat.
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