Nuts & Seeds
1 cup = 144 gSesame Seeds
One level US cup of sesame seeds weighs 144 g (5.1 oz). A tablespoon is 9 g. Per 100 g: 573 calories and 17.7 g protein.
144 gGrams
5.1 ozOunces
825Calories
25.5 gProtein
33.7 gCarbs
71.6 gFat
17 gFiber
Cup size:
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 3 g | 0.11 oz | 17.2 | 0.53 g | 0.7 g | 1.5 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 9 g | 0.32 oz | 51.6 | 1.6 g | 2.1 g | 4.5 g |
| ¼ cup | 36 g | 1.3 oz | 206 | 6.4 g | 8.4 g | 17.9 g |
| ⅓ cup | 48 g | 1.7 oz | 275 | 8.5 g | 11.2 g | 23.9 g |
| ½ cup | 72 g | 2.5 oz | 413 | 12.7 g | 16.8 g | 35.8 g |
| 1 cup | 144 g | 5.1 oz | 825 | 25.5 g | 33.7 g | 71.6 g |
| 2 cups | 288 g | 10.2 oz | 1,650 | 51 g | 67.4 g | 143 g |
Nutrition
573Calories per 100 g
825Calories per cup
11 mgSodium per 100 g
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 12% from protein, 15% from carbs and 73% from fat.
Sesame Seeds gets most of its calories from fat: about 12% from protein, 15% from carbs and 73% from fat. One cup (144 g) has 825 calories, 25.5 g protein and 17 g fiber.
How to measure
For whole nuts and seeds, fill the cup and shake to settle. For nut butters, press into the cup with a spatula to remove air pockets, then level.
Tips from the kitchen
- Nuts are calorie-dense: one extra tablespoon adds about 90 calories.
- Stir nut butters well before measuring; the oil separates.
- Toast nuts in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of sesame seeds?
One level US cup of sesame seeds weighs about 144 g (5.1 oz).
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds?
One level tablespoon weighs about 9 g, and one teaspoon about 3 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of sesame seeds?
100 g has 17.7 g protein, 23.4 g carbs, 49.7 g fat and 573 calories.