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Sesame Seeds has a low glycemic index of 10 (typical range 5 to 18). A serving of 1 oz (28 g) has a glycemic load of 0, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 573 calories, 17.7 g protein, 23.4 g carbohydrate (11.8 g fiber, 0.3 g sugars) and 49.7 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 oz (28 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 573 kcal | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 17.7 g | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 6.6 g |
| Fiber | 11.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 49.7 g | 13.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 7 g | 1.9 g |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 131 mg |
Other nuts & seeds with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Chia Seeds | 1 | 0 |
| Macadamia Nuts | 0 | 0 |
| Pine Nuts | 0 | 0 |
Sesame Seeds has a glycemic index of 10, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 oz (28 g) serving is 0, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of sesame seeds has a glycemic load of 0 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Sesame Seeds has 573 calories per 100 g, and about 160 calories in a 1 oz (28 g) serving.
Sesame Seeds is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried” (FDC 170150). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group from our NOVA reference list.
General information, not medical advice.
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