Sesame seeds

About this record

Sesame seeds is listed here under Nuts & Seeds, with the preparation “Preparation not stated”, from the source record “Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated)”. 29 of 34 nutrients have a value per 100 g (missing here: Iodine, Vitamin K (phylloquinone); missing is never shown as zero). Values are copied unchanged from the source.

Where it ranks

• Phosphorus: 5th of 782 foods with a value (774 mg per 100 g)
• Zinc: 6th of 765 foods with a value (10.2 mg per 100 g)
• Thiamin (B1): 6th of 743 foods with a value (1.21 mg per 100 g)
• Magnesium: 8th of 772 foods with a value (346 mg per 100 g)
• Tryptophan: 14th of 492 foods with a value (0.371 g per 100 g)

Positions are among non-dried foods in our data that have a value for that nutrient.

Other preparation in the data: Dried

Source record: Seeds, sesame seed kernels, dried (decorticated). A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.

Other preparation in the data: Roasted

Source record: Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.

Sources and limitations

• Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: “Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated)” (release 2018-04 (CSV)); UK CoFID (Public Health England): “Sesame seeds” (release 2021 integrated dataset (xlsx)); Canadian Nutrient File (Health Canada): “Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, shelled” (release 2026 (14th edition, May 2026)).
• Amounts are per 100 g of the food as described by the record, in the units shown. The category and display name are assigned automatically and are being reviewed (About our data).
• Values are typical for the record and vary with variety, season and processing.
• Not medical advice; no recommended intakes are shown.

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