Calories in 2 Cups of Sesame Seeds
2 cups of sesame seeds (256 g) has 1615 calories. That is 81% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 52 g of protein, 157 g of fat and 30 g of carbohydrates, a split of 12% protein, 81% fat and 7% carbs. For comparison, 1 1/2 cups of sesame seeds has 1212 calories. Burning 1615 calories takes about 288 minutes of brisk walking or 130 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Sesame Seeds: common questions
How many calories are in 2 cups of sesame seeds?
2 cups of sesame seeds weighs about 256 g and has 1615 calories.
How much protein is in 2 cups of sesame seeds?
2 cups of sesame seeds has 52 g of protein, which is 105% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 2 cups of sesame seeds?
2 cups of sesame seeds has 30 g of carbohydrates, including 30 g of fiber and 1.2 g of sugars.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2707586. Original description: Sesame seeds. Portion weights are USDA household measures.