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How Many Calories in Seeds, Sesame Seed Kernels, Dried (decorticated)?

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Quick reference — common serving sizes

A seeds, sesame seed kernels, dried (decorticated) contains 631 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (150g) provides about 946 calories. Seeds, Sesame Seed Kernels, Dried (decorticated) is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Seeds, Sesame Seed Kernels, Dried (decorticated) Nutrition Facts

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

• High in protein (41% DV) — an excellent source
• High in fibre (41% DV) — an excellent source
• High in fat (78% DV) — an excellent source
• Low in sodium (2% DV)
• High in iron (36% DV) — an excellent source
• High in selenium (63% DV) — an excellent source

• High in saturated fat (45% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically

• Calories: 32% DV
• Protein: 41% DV
• Carbohydrates: 4% DV
• Fibre: 41% DV
• Fat: 78% DV
• Saturated fat: 45% DV
• Sodium: 2% DV
• Potassium: 8% DV
• Calcium: 5% DV
• Iron: 36% DV
• Vitamin C: 0% DV
• Vitamin A: 0% DV
• Selenium: 63% DV
• Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV

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Good to know

Check the actual serving size on packaging before comparing to the per-100g figures here — snack portions are often smaller (or larger) than 100g.

Does seeds, sesame seed kernels, dried (decorticated) fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 20.4g of protein per 100g, seeds, sesame seed kernels, dried (decorticated) clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.

Fibre intake

Seeds, Sesame Seed Kernels, Dried (decorticated) provides 11.6g of fibre per 100g — a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 25-30g daily target, which supports digestion and helps with feeling fuller for longer.

Moderation note

Seeds, Sesame Seed Kernels, Dried (decorticated) is relatively energy-dense (631 kcal/100g) with 9.1g of saturated fat per 100g — fine as part of a varied diet, worth weighing rather than eyeballing if you're watching saturated fat intake specifically.

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Last updated: 5 September 2026

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.