Calories in 1/2 Cup of Sesame Seeds
1/2 cup of sesame seeds (64 g) has 404 calories. That is 20% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 13 g of protein, 39 g of fat and 7.5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 12% protein, 81% fat and 7% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of sesame seeds has 202 and 3/4 cup of sesame seeds has 606 calories. Burning 404 calories takes about 72 minutes of brisk walking or 33 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 1/2 cup of sesame seeds?
1/2 cup of sesame seeds weighs about 64 g and has 404 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of sesame seeds?
1/2 cup of sesame seeds has 13 g of protein, which is 26% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of sesame seeds?
1/2 cup of sesame seeds has 7.5 g of carbohydrates, including 7.4 g of fiber and 0.3 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.