Sesame
DESCRIPTION
Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum, widely naturalized in tropical areas around the world and cultivated for its edible seeds.
NUTRITION FACTS (sources USDA)
| Nutritional value per 100 grams | |||||
| Energy | 573 kcal (2,400 kJ) | ||||
| Carbohydrates | 23.4 | ||||
| Sugars | 0.3 | ||||
| Dietary fiber | 11.8 | ||||
| Fat | 49.7 | ||||
| Saturated | 7.0 | ||||
| Monounsaturated | 18.8 | ||||
| Polyunsaturated | 21.8 | ||||
| Protein | 17.7 | ||||
| Vitamins | Quantity | %DV† | |||
| Vitamin A | 9 IU | ||||
| Thiamine (B1) | 69% | 0.79 mg | |||
| Riboflavin (B2) | 21% | 0.25 mg | |||
| Niacin (B3) | 30% | 4.52 mg | |||
| Vitamin B6 | 61% | 0.79 mg | |||
| Folate (B9) | 24% | 97 μg | |||
| Vitamin C | 0% | 0 mg | |||
| Vitamin E | 2% | 0.25 mg | |||
| Minerals | Quantity | %DV† | |||
| Calcium | 98% | 975 mg | |||
| Iron | 112% | 14.6 mg | |||
| Magnesium | 99% | 351 mg | |||
| Phosphorus | 90% | 629 mg | |||
| Potassium | 10% | 468 mg | |||
| Sodium | 1% | 11 mg | |||
| Zinc | 82% | 7.8 mg | |||
| Other constituents | Quantity | ||||
| Water | 4.7 g | ||||
| · Units
· μg = micrograms • mg = milligrams · IU = International units |
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| †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. | |||||
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
Sesame is sometimes used for diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific research to support these other uses. In foods, sesame oil is used as cooking oil and to make dressings and sauces. Sesame seeds are added to food for flavoring.
Foods That May Contain Sesame
- Asian cuisine (sesame oil is commonly used in cooking)
- Baked goods (such as bagels, bread, breadsticks, hamburger buns and rolls)
- Bread crumbs.
- Cereals (such as granola and muesli)
- Chips (such as bagel chips, pita chips and tortilla chips)
