Calories in 3 Oz of Sesame Seeds
3 oz of sesame seeds (85 g) has 537 calories. That is 27% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 17 g of protein, 52 g of fat and 10 g of carbohydrates, a split of 12% protein, 81% fat and 7% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of sesame seeds has 358 and 4 oz of sesame seeds has 716 calories. Burning 537 calories takes about 96 minutes of brisk walking or 43 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 3 oz of sesame seeds?
3 oz of sesame seeds weighs about 85 g and has 537 calories.
How much protein is in 3 oz of sesame seeds?
3 oz of sesame seeds has 17 g of protein, which is 35% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 oz of sesame seeds?
3 oz of sesame seeds has 10 g of carbohydrates, including 9.9 g of fiber and 0.4 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.