Nuts and Seeds

Seeds, sesame seed kernels, dried, shelled

Per 100 g of the edible portion · CNF 2026

631kcal per 100 g
20.5 gProtein
61.2 gFat
11.7 gCarbohydrate

Energy and macronutrients

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Energy631 kcal2,640 kJ—
Protein20.5 g—
Fat61.2 g82%
of which saturated9.1 g45%
Monounsaturated fat23.9 g—
Polyunsaturated fat25.5 g—
Cholesterol0 mg—
Carbohydrate11.7 g—
of which sugars0.48 g0%
Fibre11.6 g41%
Sodium47 mg2%
Water3.8 g—

Minerals

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Potassium370 mg11%
Calcium60 mg5%
Magnesium345 mg82%
Phosphorus667 mg53%
Iron6.4 mg35%
Zinc6.7 mg61%
Copper1.4 mg156%
Selenium34 µg63%

Vitamins

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Beta-carotene40 µg—
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin E1.7 mg11%
Vitamin K0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1)0.7 mg58%
Riboflavin (B2)0.09 mg7%
Niacin (B3)5.8 mg36%
Vitamin B60.4 mg24%
Folate115 µg29%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%

In its food group

Position among 140 foods in “Nuts and Seeds”
Energy631 kcal · median 574 kcal
Protein20.5 g · median 15.5 g
Fibre11.6 g · median 8.8 g
Sugars0.48 g · median 4.3 g
Saturated fat9.1 g · median 5.3 g
Salt0.12 g · median 0.05 g

78% of the foods in the group contain less protein. The thin line marks the group median.

Nuts and Seeds: nutrient values →

Richest in

Nutrients where 100 g covers the largest share of the daily reference
  • Copper1.4 mg · 156%
  • Magnesium345 mg · 82%
  • Selenium34 µg · 63%
  • Zinc6.7 mg · 61%
  • Thiamin (B1)0.7 mg · 58%

Source: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File 2026 · contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Values as published in the national table, per 100 g of the edible portion. “0” also covers traces below the detection limit. Daily Values: Food and Drug Regulations, Health Canada.