Sesame seeds



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 1 c. (144g)
DV %

41.3
--
11.3
68
110
0
51.1
0.7


Calories: 825.1
Total Sugars: 0.4g
Carb.: 33.8g
Fiber: 17g
Total Fats: 71.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 25.5g
Sodium: 15.8mg
*Data provided by USDA

The small, whitish, oval seeds of the annual sesame plant (genus Sesamum). Sesame seeds are also known as benniseed. The origins of the plant are unknown but its closest relatives appear in Africa.


Sesame seeds are often found in recipes that also contain sesame oil, breadstick(s), five-spice powder, ham, kale and sherry

See Also
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  • Sesame Kale
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