Nutritional Information

Macro nutrients

Composition
Compositiongram
Fat57.4
Carbohydrate1.8
Protein22.7
Dietary fibre9.0
Alcohol0.0
Water9.0
Energy content
Energy contentenergiprosent
Fat81
Carbohydrate1
Protein15
Dietary fibre3
Alcohol0
  • Fat
  • Carbohydrate
  • Protein
  • Dietary fibre
  • Alcohol
  • Water
  • Energy in 100 g: 2,612 kJ (633 kcal)
  • Edible part: 100 %
NutrientSourceQuantityEnergiprosent
Fat81%
Carbohydrate1%
Dietary fibre2%
Protein14%
Alcohol0%
Water-

Carbohydrates

CarbohydrateSource1.8 g
Starch
Sugar, total
Sugar, added
Sugar, free

Fatty acids

FatSource57.4 g
Saturated fatty acids
Trans fatty acids
Monounsaturated fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
Omega-3
Omega-6
Cholesterol
Saturated fatty acidsSource8.6 g
C12:0 (lauric acid)
C14:0 (myristic acid)
C16:0 (palmitic acid)
C18:0 (stearic acid)
Monounsaturated fatty acidsSource21.4 g
C16:1 sum (palmitoleic acid)
C18:1 sum (oleic acid)
Polyunsaturated fatty acidsSource21.7 g
C18:2n-6 (linoleic acid)
C18:3n-3 (alpha-linolenic acid)
C20:3n-3 (eicosatrienoic acid)
C20:3n-6 (dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, DGLA)
C20:4n-3 (eicosatetraenoic acid)
C20:4n-6 (arachidonic acid)
C20:5n-3 (eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA)
C22:5n-3 (docosapentaenoic acid, DPA)
C22:6n-3 (docosahexaenoic acid, DHA)

Vitamins

Fat-soluble vitaminsSourceQuantity
Vitamin A (RAE)
Vitamin A (RE)0 RE0 %
Retinol
Beta-carotene
Vitamin D0 %
Vitamin E0 %
Water-soluble vitaminsSourceQuantity
Vitamin B1 (thiamin)83 %
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)7 %
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Niacin equivalents58 %
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)20 %
Vitamin B9 (folate)34 %
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)0 %
Vitamin C (askorbic acid)0 %

Minerals and trace elements

MineralsSourceQuantity
Salt (NaCl)
Calcium (Ca)3 %
Sodium (Na)
Potassium (K)13 %
Magnesium (Mg)103 %
Phosphorus (P)120 %
Trace elementsSourceQuantity
Iron (Fe)53 %
Zinc (Zn)52 %
Selenium (Se)67 %
Copper (Cu)177 %
Iodine (I)0 %

Classification

Food ID: 05.147

Scientific name: Sesamum indicum L.

FoodEx2: Sesame seeds (A015K)

Facets
F01 SourceSesame (as plant) (A05RY)
F02 Part-natureOil seeds (as part-nature) (A066S)
F27 Source-commoditiesSesame seeds (A015K)

LanguaL

The foods in Matvaretabellen are described using a classification system called LanguaL. LanguaL stands for "Langua aLimentaria" or "language of food". This language enables standardized descriptions of foods.

LanguaLClassification
A0305Seed or seed product (US CFR)
A0823Nut, seed or kernel (EUROFIR)
B1226Sesame
C0134Seed, skin removed
E0150Whole, natural shape
F0001Extent of heat treatment not known
G0003Cooking method not applicable
H0138Water removed
J0116Dehydrated or dried
K0003No packing medium used
M0001Container or wrapping not known
N0001Food contact surface not known
P0024Human consumer, no age specification

10

Missing value, content not known.

50

Estimated as a naturally occurring zero value, not analysed.

70

Calculated from a specific factor for fatty acids in total fat.

420f

National Food Institute - Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Food database, Frida version 3.7. (2019). Online version, http://frida.fooddata.dk

460g

US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015). Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page

611a

Jacobsen, J., Bysted, A., Nielsen, C.W., Saxholt, E., Ygil, K.H., Trolle, E. Næringsstofindhold i mel, gryn, kerner og frø. DTU Fødevareinstituttet, 2019. Online version, www.food.dtu.dk

MI0120

Salt equivalent calculated from sodium (NACL[g]=2.5*NA[mg]/1000.0)

MI0142

Water by difference (WATER[g] = 100 - PROT[g] - FAT[g] - CHO[g] - FIBT[g] - ALC[g])

MI0181

Carbohydrate, available calculated from sugar and starch (CHO[g] = SUGAR[g] + STARCH[g])

MI0208

Fatty acids, saturated, calculated as the sum of individual fatty acids, excluding branched chain isomers (FASAT[g] = F4:0[g] + F5:0[g] + F6:0[g] + F7:0[g] + F8:0[g] + F9:0[g] + F10:0[g] + F11:0[g] + F12:0[g] + F13:0[g] + F14:0[g] + F15:0[g] + F16:0[g] + F17:0[g] + F18:0[g] + F18:0DO[g] + F19:0[g] + F20:0[g] + F21:0[g] + F22:0[g] + F23:0[g] + F24:0[g] + F25:0[g] + F26:0[g])

MI0210

Fatty acids, monounsaturated, calculated as sum of individual fatty acids, cis isomers only (FAMSCIS[g] =F10:1CIS[g] +F12:1CIS[g] +F14:1CIS[g] + F15:1CN8[g] + F16:1CIS[g] + F17:1CIS[g] + F18:1CIS[g] + F20:1CIS[g] + F22:1CIS[g] + F24:1CIS[g])

MI0212

Fatty acids, polyunsaturated, calculated as sum of individual fatty acids, all-cis isomers only (FAPUCIS[g] = F16:2CN4[g] + F16:3CN3[g] + F18:2CN6[g] + F18:2CN9[g] + F18:3CN3[g] + F18:3CN6[g] + F18:4CN3[g] + F20:2CN6[g] + F20:3CN3[g] + F20:3CN6[g] + F20:3CN9[g] + F20:4CN3[g] + F20:4CN6[g] + F20:5CN3[g] + F22:2CN3[g] + F22:2CN6[g] + F22:4CN6[g] + F22:5CN3[g] + F22:5CN6[g] + F22:6CN3[g] + F24:2CN6[g])

MI0322

Vitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/6) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 6))

MI0325

Vitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/12) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 12))

MI0421

Niacin equivalents calculated from niacin and tryptophan (NIAEQ[mg] = NIA[mg] + TRP[mg] / 60)

MI_SUGAR_NO

Sugar calculated as the sum of fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose and sucrose (SUGAR[g] = FRUS[g] + GLUS[g] + LACS[g] + MALS[g] + SUCS[g])

Sodium (Na) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Sugar, free in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Zinc (Zn) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Copper (Cu) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Cholesterol in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C18:2n-6 (linoleic acid) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C20:4n-6 (arachidonic acid) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Sugar, total in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodSugar calculated as the sum of fructose, glucose, lactose, maltose and sucrose (SUGAR[g] = FRUS[g] + GLUS[g] + LACS[g] + MALS[g] + SUCS[g])

Vitamin B9 (folate) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C20:3n-3 (eicosatrienoic acid) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Polyunsaturated fatty acids in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodFatty acids, polyunsaturated, calculated as sum of individual fatty acids, all-cis isomers only (FAPUCIS[g] = F16:2CN4[g] + F16:3CN3[g] + F18:2CN6[g] + F18:2CN9[g] + F18:3CN3[g] + F18:3CN6[g] + F18:4CN3[g] + F20:2CN6[g] + F20:3CN3[g] + F20:3CN6[g] + F20:3CN9[g] + F20:4CN3[g] + F20:4CN6[g] + F20:5CN3[g] + F22:2CN3[g] + F22:2CN6[g] + F22:4CN6[g] + F22:5CN3[g] + F22:5CN6[g] + F22:6CN3[g] + F24:2CN6[g])

C18:0 (stearic acid) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C16:1 sum (palmitoleic acid) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeCalculated on component profile
MethodImputation of a component from one or more components in the same food

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Iron (Fe) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Protein in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodMethod not known

C12:0 (lauric acid) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Trans fatty acids in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Vitamin A (RAE) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeCalculations including conversion factors
MethodVitamin A activity calculated from retinol and beta-carotene (factor 1/12) (VITA[µg] = RETOL[µg] + (CARTB[µg] / 12))

Vitamin E in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBelow limit of quantification
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Omega-3 in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodFatty acids, total cis n-3 polyunsaturated, calculated as sum of cis n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Salt (NaCl) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodSalt equivalent calculated from sodium (NACL[g]=2.5*NA[mg]/1000.0)

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Vitamin C (askorbic acid) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Retinol in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Water in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodWater by difference (WATER[g] = 100 - PROT[g] - FAT[g] - CHO[g] - FIBT[g] - ALC[g])

Saturated fatty acids in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodFatty acids, saturated, calculated as the sum of individual fatty acids, excluding branched chain isomers (FASAT[g] = F4:0[g] + F5:0[g] + F6:0[g] + F7:0[g] + F8:0[g] + F9:0[g] + F10:0[g] + F11:0[g] + F12:0[g] + F13:0[g] + F14:0[g] + F15:0[g] + F16:0[g] + F17:0[g] + F18:0[g] + F18:0DO[g] + F19:0[g] + F20:0[g] + F21:0[g] + F22:0[g] + F23:0[g] + F24:0[g] + F25:0[g] + F26:0[g])

Iodine (I) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBelow limit of quantification
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Dietary fibre in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Vitamin B1 (thiamin) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C14:0 (myristic acid) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBelow limit of quantification
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Omega-6 in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodFatty acids, total cis n-6 polyunsaturated, calculated as the sum cis n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Potassium (K) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C20:5n-3 (eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C20:4n-3 (eicosatetraenoic acid) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeMethod type not known
MethodMethod not known

C16:0 (palmitic acid) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Beta-carotene in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodOther method

Monounsaturated fatty acids in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeFood composition table
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodFatty acids, monounsaturated, calculated as sum of individual fatty acids, cis isomers only (FAMSCIS[g] =F10:1CIS[g] +F12:1CIS[g] +F14:1CIS[g] + F15:1CN8[g] + F16:1CIS[g] + F17:1CIS[g] + F18:1CIS[g] + F20:1CIS[g] + F22:1CIS[g] + F24:1CIS[g])

Selenium (Se) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C18:1 sum (oleic acid) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeCalculated on component profile
MethodImputation of a component from one or more components in the same food

Vitamin D in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Fat in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C20:3n-6 (dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, DGLA) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C22:6n-3 (docosahexaenoic acid, DHA) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Phosphorus (P) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

C18:3n-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Niacin equivalents in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeCalculations including conversion factors
MethodNiacin equivalents calculated from niacin and tryptophan (NIAEQ[mg] = NIA[mg] + TRP[mg] / 60)

Alcohol in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Vitamin B3 (niacin) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Magnesium (Mg) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Sugar, added in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeLogical zero
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeEstimated according to logical deduction
MethodImputation

Starch in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Calcium (Ca) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeWeighted
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

Carbohydrate in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeValue created within host system
Method typeSummation from constituent components
MethodCarbohydrate, available calculated from sugar and starch (CHO[g] = SUGAR[g] + STARCH[g])

C22:5n-3 (docosapentaenoic acid, DPA) in Sesame seeds, without shell

Value typeBest estimate
Acquisition typeIndependent laboratory
Method typeAnalytical results
MethodAnalytical method

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