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Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit

Sesame seeds, peeled

Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit 660 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Sesame seeds, peeled provides 660 kcal (2,730 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of magnesium (350 mg), phosphorus (640 mg) and fat (57.4 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit” category (“Nuts, seeds and oleaginous fruit” family) of the Swiss database.

No. 9 · sources of magnesium
Sesame seeds, peeled

The essentials for 100 g

Protein26.8 g 54%
Fat57.4 g 82%
Carbohydrates4.6 g 2%
Dietary fibre8.8 g 29%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy660 kcal (2,730 kJ)C33%
Protein26.8 gA54%
Fat57.4 gA82%
of which saturated fat8.6 gA43%
of which polyunsaturated21.7 gAn/a
of which omega-30.2 gCn/a
Carbohydrates4.6 gA2%
of which sugars1.6 gA2%
Dietary fibre8.8 gA29%
Water3.8 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium37 mgA5%
Iron5.8 mgA41%
Magnesium350 mgA93%
Phosphorus640 mgA91%
Potassium470 mgA24%
Sodium26 mgA1%
Zinc5.8 mgA58%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgE0%
Vitamin B120 µgE0%
Vitamin C0 mgA0%
Folate115 µgA57%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein54%
Fat82%
Carbohydrates2%
Dietary fibre29%
Magnesium93%
Phosphorus91%
Zinc58%
Folate57%
Iron41%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Brazil nut+ 9.8 g− 9.1 g− 38 kcal
vs Almond+ 1.2 g+ 5.3 g+ 36 kcal
vs Cashew nut+ 5.3 g+ 9.3 g+ 41 kcal
vs Linseed+ 5.5 g+ 15.2 g+ 127 kcal

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Sesame seeds, peeled?
100 g of Sesame seeds, peeled provides 660 kcal, i.e. 2,730 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Sesame seeds, peeled?
100 g provides 26.8 g of protein, i.e. 54% of the adult reference value (50 g).
Where does this food rank for magnesium content?
With 350 mg per 100 g, this food ranks 9th in our magnesium content ranking, out of 1,180 foods in the database with a recorded value.
What is the fat content of 100 g of Sesame seeds, peeled?
100 g contains 57.4 g of fat, of which 8.6 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Sesame seeds, peeled” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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