Nuts and SeedsSesame

Sesame Butter Nutrition Facts

Sesame Butter is a nut or seed food whose intact, roasted, ground, or butter form changes texture and nutrient accessibility. It provides protein, dietary fiber, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.

Calories697

Protein19.7 g

Carbs14.2 g

Fat62.4 g

ProteinCarbsFat

Nutrition for 100 g

Calories697 kcal

Protein19.7 g

Total Fat62.4 g

Carbohydrates14.2 g

Fiber8.4 g

Sodium64 mg

Total SugarsNot reported

Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 2262073

Nutrients

Full nutrient profile

Proximates

Water0.6056 g

Nitrogen3.718 g

Protein19.7054 g

Total lipid (fat)62.4 g

Ash3.11 g

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrate, by difference14.179 g

Fiber, total dietary8.372 g

Minerals

Calcium, Ca115.8 mg

Iron, Fe7.003 mg

Magnesium, Mg356.8 mg

Phosphorus, P719.3 mg

Potassium, K407.7 mg

Sodium, Na63.63 mg

Zinc, Zn6.039 mg

Copper, Cu1.646 mg

Manganese, Mn1.609 mg

Selenium, Se46.48 ug

Vitamins and other components

Thiamin0.9928 mg

Niacin5.813 mg

Vitamin B-60.5953 mg

Biotin13.31 ug

Folate, total108.4 ug

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0 mg

Vitamin K (phylloquinone)1.713 ug

Lipids

Fatty acids, total saturated8.966 g

SFA 16:05.324 g

SFA 18:03.103 g

SFA 20:00.3611 g

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated22.57 g

MUFA 18:1 c22.37 g

MUFA 20:1 c0.1221 g

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated26.37 g

PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c26.11 g

PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.2495 g

Amino acids

Tryptophan0.3088 g

Threonine0.9163 g

Isoleucine0.8588 g

Leucine1.649 g

Lysine0.6725 g

Methionine0.7388 g

Phenylalanine1.116 g

Tyrosine0.8363 g

Valine1.1 g

Arginine3.14 g

Histidine0.6175 g

Alanine1.174 g

Aspartic acid2.055 g

Glutamic acid5.046 g

Glycine1.225 g

Proline0.9288 g

Serine1.151 g

Hydroxyproline0.035 g

Cysteine0.7513 g

Other bioactive components

Daidzein1.525 mg

Genistein0 mg

Daidzin0.4056 mg

Genistin0 mg

Glycitin0.1694 mg

Interesting fact

The Hull Holds the Calcium

Almost all of sesame's calcium sits in the hull: whole dried sesame seeds run about 975 mg per 100 g, while hulled, decorticated kernels run about 131 mg. Whether a sesame paste was made from hulled or unhulled seed changes its calcium sharply.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

More about allergens

Contains Sesame as an intrinsic ingredient. Cross-contact is still possible in packaged products made on shared equipment. Check the actual package and manufacturer warning.

Practical guidance

How to choose and store Sesame Butter

How to choose

Choose jars with intact seals, within the date on the label.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place; follow the date on the label. After opening, follow the label; refrigerating can extend quality and reduce oil separation.