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BSesame Seeds
Whole, dried · Seeds
Graded B — 76 out of 100, #8 of 20 nuts & seeds. Micronutrients carries the score (100/100); omega-3 drags it down (2/100).
The short version: Calcium and iron numbers that embarrass most nuts — if you eat enough of them.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 76
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#8 of 20 in Nuts & Seeds. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Sesame Seeds healthy?
It grades B — 76 out of 100, #8 of 20 nuts & seeds in our system. Calcium and iron numbers that embarrass most nuts — if you eat enough of them.
How many calories are in Sesame Seeds?
573 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Sesame Seeds calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.