Sesame Seeds Calories & Nutrition (तिल)

Sesame Seeds has 47 calories per 1 tbsp (522 kcal per 100 g)

Dry Fruits & Nuts Health Rating: 6/10 Best time: Any time
47 kcal

Sesame Seeds Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Sesame Seeds broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 tbsp standard 9 g 47 kcal 1.9 g 0.9 g 3.9 g
50 g 50 g 261 kcal 10.6 g 5 g 21.7 g
100 g 100 g 522 kcal 21.1 g 10 g 43.3 g
200 g 200 g 1044 kcal 42.2 g 20 g 86.7 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Sesame Seeds (per 1 tbsp)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 47 kcal 522 kcal 2%
Protein 1.9 g 21.1 g 4%
Carbohydrates 0.9 g 10 g 0%
Fat 3.9 g 43.3 g 6%
Fiber 1.5 g 16.7 g 6%
Sugar 0.1 g 1.1 g 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 1.9 g · 16%
Carbs 0.9 g · 8%
Fat 3.9 g · 76%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 47 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 10 min
Cycling 7 min
Running 5 min
Yoga 13 min

Is Sesame Seeds good for weight loss?

Best kept occasional

Sesame Seeds carries roughly 522 kcal per 100 g, which is on the very high side for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 21.1 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 16.7 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Is Sesame Seeds good for muscle gain?

Strong protein source

Sesame Seeds provides about 21.1 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as high for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 4 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is a reasonable way to hit a protein target. If you are training for size, aim for 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day and spread it across 4–5 meals.

Health tips for eating Sesame Seeds

Nuts and dry fruits are calorie-dense — a small handful (about 30 g) a day is a sensible portion. Choose plain, unsalted versions over fried or sugar-coated ones.

About Sesame Seeds

Small oil-rich seeds used in ladoos, chikki and tempering.

Frequently asked questions about Sesame Seeds

1 tbsp sesame seeds (9 g) contains approximately 47 calories, along with 1.9 g protein, 0.9 g carbohydrates and 3.9 g fat.

1 tbsp til (9 g) mein lagbhag 47 calorie aur 1.9 g protein hota hai. Isme 0.9 g carbs aur 3.9 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 बड़ा चम्मच तिल (9 ग्राम) में लगभग 47 कैलोरी और 1.9 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 0.9 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 3.9 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Sesame Seeds contains about 522 calories, 21.1 g protein, 10 g carbs and 43.3 g fat.

Best kept occasional. Sesame Seeds carries roughly 522 kcal per 100 g, which is on the very high side for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 21.1 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 16.7 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Sesame Seeds contains about 21.1 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered high for Indian foods.

Sesame Seeds provides roughly 10 g of carbohydrates and 1.1 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Sesame Seeds is best eaten at any time.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 47 calories in 1 tbsp sesame seeds takes brisk walking for about 10 minutes, or cycling for about 7 minutes, or running for about 5 minutes, or yoga for about 13 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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