Nutritional Profile of Sesame Seeds (Whole Seed)

We got 37 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Sesame Seeds (Whole Seed).

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for four nutrients.

These are

• Copper, Cu (Minerals)
• Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
• Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
• Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for 12 additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

• Phosphorus, P (Minerals)
• Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
• Kcal (Energy) (Other)
• Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Nuts and Seeds) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for four nutrients.

These are

• Copper, Cu (Minerals)
• Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
• Iron, Fe (Minerals)
• Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:

• Zinc, Zn (Minerals)
• Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
• Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
• Thiamin (Water-soluble Vitamins)

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Sesame Seeds (Whole Seed)

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Sesame Seeds (Whole Seed)

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!

Lipid (fat) profile of Sesame Seeds (Whole Seed)

Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.

Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.

Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Sesame Seeds (Whole Seed)

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Sesame Seeds (Whole Seed)

In food category: Nuts and Seeds

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