Nuts & seeds

Seeds, sesame butter, paste

FDC 170191tbsp (16 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 74 · +9 vs Nuts & seeds median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Seeds, sesame butter, paste is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 74 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 16 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (107% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (86% DV), an excellent source of calcium (74% DV). Most of its 586 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (7.1 g per 100 g).

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 18.1 g · 12%Carb 24 g · 15%Fat 50.9 g · 73%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories586 kcal29%
Total fat51 g65%
Saturated fat7.1 g36%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium12 mg1%
Carbohydrate24 g9%
Dietary fiber5.5 g20%
Sugars-
Protein18 g36%
Potassium582 mg12%
Calcium960 mg74%
Iron19 mg107%
Magnesium362 mg86%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170191

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron107% DV
Magnesium86% DV
Calcium74% DV
Protein36% DV
Dietary fiber20% DV
Potassium12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density74 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g18 vs 15 median
Fiber / 100 g5.5 vs 6 median
Sodium / 100 g12 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Seeds, flaxseedDensity 75 vs 74Seeds, hemp seed, hulledDensity 76 vs 74Nuts, almonds, blanchedDensity 76 vs 74

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