🍽️ Nutritional Snapshot (Per 100g of Raw White Sesame Seeds)
Nutrient
Amount
Calories
~573 kcal
Protein
~18g
Fat
~50g (mostly unsaturated)
Carbohydrates
~23g
Fiber
~11g
Calcium
~975mg
Iron
~14.5mg
Magnesium
~350mg
Phosphorus
~630mg
Zinc
~7.8mg
⚠️ Note: Calcium is best absorbed from unhulled sesame seeds (with the outer skin), but white (hulled) seeds are easier to digest and more commonly used in cooking.
💡 How to Use White Sesame Seeds
Toast and sprinkle on salads, rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Use in baking (breads, crackers, cookies).
Make tahini (sesame paste) or use in halwa, chikki, and sauces.