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Nutritional Profile of Sesame Butter (Paste, Seeds)
We got 57 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Sesame Butter (Paste, Seeds).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for seven nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Arginine (Amino Acids)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for 22 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Phosphorus, P (Minerals)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
- Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Iron, Fe (Minerals)
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 top-of-the-line (Top 10) for four nutrients.
These are
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Iron, Fe (Minerals)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 12 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Ash (Other)
- Tryptophan (Amino Acids)
- Methionine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Sesame Butter (Paste, Seeds)
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 Butter (Paste, Seeds)
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.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Sesame Butter (Paste, Seeds)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
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 Butter (Paste, Seeds)
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.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Sesame Butter (Paste, Seeds)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Sesame Butter (Paste, Seeds)
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 Butter (Paste, Seeds)
In food category: Nuts and Seeds
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 24 g | 6.8 g | 82 | 960 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.5 g | 1.6 g | 53 | 193 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 19.2 g | 5.4 g | 72 | 206 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 22.3 g | 6.3 g | 32 | 114 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 7.1 g | 2 g | 61 | 560 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 50.9 g | 14.4 g | 60 | 141 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 127 mg | 36 mg | 32 | 1023 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 4.6 g | 1.3 g | 38 | 500 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 2.1 g | 606.7 mg | 42 | 428 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 19 g | 5.4 g | 70 | 195 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 153 mg | 43.4 mg | 40 | 830 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 71 mg | 20.1 mg | 67 | 403 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 21.9 g | 6.2 g | 28 | 92 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 385 mg | 109.1 mg | 36 | 571 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 945 mg | 267.9 mg | 27 | 197 |
| Arginine | 2.7 g | 759.8 mg | 19 | 60 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.7 g | 476.3 mg | 38 | 221 |
| Cystine | 365 mg | 103.5 mg | 20 | 131 |
| Glutamic Acid | 4 g | 1.1 g | 37 | 239 |
| Glycine | 1.2 g | 351.5 mg | 24 | 135 |
| Histidine | 532 mg | 150.8 mg | 26 | 505 |
| Isoleucine | 778 mg | 220.6 mg | 30 | 326 |
| Leucine | 1.4 g | 391.2 mg | 25 | 207 |
| Lysine | 580 mg | 164.4 mg | 42 | 496 |
| Methionine | 597 mg | 169.2 mg | 15 | 373 |
| Phenylalanine | 959 mg | 271.9 mg | 26 | 139 |
| Proline | 826 mg | 234.2 mg | 35 | 333 |
| Serine | 986 mg | 279.5 mg | 26 | 126 |
| Threonine | 751 mg | 212.9 mg | 19 | 343 |
| Tryptophan | 396 mg | 112.3 mg | 13 | 72 |
| Tyrosine | 757 mg | 214.6 mg | 17 | 316 |
| Valine | 1 g | 286.3 mg | 26 | 135 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 18.1 g | 5.1 g | 54 | 386 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 29 | 355 |
| Folate, food | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 28 | 189 |
| Folate, total | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 29 | 283 |
| Niacin | 6.7 mg | 1.9 mg | 33 | 487 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 52 µg | 14.7 µg | 103 | 1133 |
| Riboflavin | 200 µg | 56.7 µg | 64 | 611 |
| Thiamin | 240 µg | 68 µg | 73 | 644 |
| Vitamin B6 | 816 µg | 231.3 µg | 9 | 211 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Vitamin A, IU | 50 IU | 14.2 IU | 36 | 988 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 18 | 710 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 960 mg | 272.2 mg | 4 | 50 |
| Copper, Cu | 4.2 mg | 1.2 mg | 1 | 33 |
| Iron, Fe | 19.2 mg | 5.4 mg | 1 | 115 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 362 mg | 102.6 mg | 12 | 37 |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.5 mg | 720.1 µg | 28 | 141 |
| Phosphorus, P | 659 mg | 186.8 mg | 29 | 105 |
| Potassium, K | 582 mg | 165 mg | 76 | 325 |
| Selenium, Se | 35.5 µg | 10.1 µg | 27 | 336 |
| Sodium, Na | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 96 | 1139 |
| Zinc, Zn | 7.3 mg | 2.1 mg | 15 | 216 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 1.6 g | 453.6 mg | 126 | 2645 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 13 | 179 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 586 kcal | 166.1 kcal | 49 | 107 |
| KJ (Energy) | 2,450 kj | 694.6 kj | 28 | 61 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Sesame Butter (Paste, Seeds)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tbsp | 16.0 g | 0.6 oz |
5 Similar Nuts or Seeds
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Similar Nuts and Seeds 1 - 5
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| Sesame Butter | No of Nutrients |
(Tahini, From Raw & Stone Ground Kernels, Seeds) | 56 |
(Tahini, From Roasted & Toasted Kernels, Most Common Type, Seeds) | 61 |
(Tahini, From Unroasted Kernels, Non-Chemically Removed Seed Coat, Seeds) | 56 |
(Tahini, Made From Kernels) | 38 |
(Tahini, Type Of Kernels Unspecified, Seeds) | 38 |
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