Sesame Seeds

Sesame Seeds

Known as the "seeds of immortality", sesame seeds are the first recorded seasoning, dating back to 3000 b.c. Assyria.

Sesame seeds are probably the most common seeds used worldwide, and come in shades of ivory, brown, red and black.

Sesame seed has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor that makes it versatile for use in baked goods such as breads, pastries, cakes and cookies, as well as Middle Eastern foods including tahini (sesame mash) and halvah (sesame candy).

Sesame seeds provide some calcium, iron and magnesium, as well as a phytonutrient called sesamin.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Manganese
*Preferences: Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Store sesame seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months. They will keep refrigerated for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-Tbsp(s) SESAME SEEDS,WHOLE,DRIED

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 57.82

Calories: 52

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.5 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.63 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	1.7 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	2 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	34 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	2.1 g	*
Sugars	0.03 g	*
Fiber	1.1 g	*
Protein	1.6 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0.81 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.02 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.07 mg	4%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	8.7 mcg	2%
Niacin	0.41 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.02 mg	1%
Thiamin	0.07 mg	5%
MINERALS
Calcium	87.8 mg	9%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	1.3 mg	7%
Magnesium	31.6 mg	8%
Manganese	0.22 mg	11%
Phosphorous	56.6 mg	6%
Potassium	42.1 mg	1%
Selenium	0.51 mcg	1%
Sodium	0.99 mg	0%
Zinc	0.7 mg	5%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0.45 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).