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Nutritional Profile of Sesame Seed Kernels (Dried, Decorticated, Seeds)

We got 72 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Sesame Seed Kernels (Dried, Decorticated, Seeds).

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-class (Top 25) for four nutrients.

These are

• beta-Sitosterol (Other Micronutrients)
• Campesterol (Other Micronutrients)
• Stigmasterol (Other Micronutrients)
• Nervonic Acid (24:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for 12 additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

• Arachidic Acid (20:0) (Saturated Fats)
• Arginine (Amino Acids)
• KJ (Energy) (Other)
• Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Nuts and Seeds) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for 12 nutrients.

Most notable of them being

• Campesterol (Other Micronutrients)
• Stigmasterol (Other Micronutrients)
• beta-Sitosterol (Other Micronutrients)
• Nervonic Acid (24:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 26 additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

• Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
• Cystine (Amino Acids)
• KJ (Energy) (Other)
• Tyrosine (Amino Acids)

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Sesame Seed Kernels (Dried, Decorticated, Seeds)

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Sesame Seed Kernels (Dried, Decorticated, Seeds)

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!

Lipid (fat) profile of Sesame Seed Kernels (Dried, Decorticated, Seeds)

Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.

Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.

Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Sesame Seed Kernels (Dried, Decorticated, Seeds)

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Sesame Seed Kernels (Dried, Decorticated, Seeds)

In food category: Nuts and Seeds

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Common Serving Sizes Of Sesame Seed Kernels (Dried, Decorticated, Seeds)

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

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