Nuts & seeds

Seeds, sesame meal, partially defatted

FDC 170561oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 61 · -4 vs Nuts & seeds median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Seeds, sesame meal, partially defatted is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 61 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 33 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (82% DV), an excellent source of iron (81% DV), an excellent source of protein (34% DV). Most of its 567 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (6.7 g per 100 g).

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 17 g · 11%Carb 26 g · 17%Fat 48 g · 72%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories567 kcal28%
Total fat48 g62%
Saturated fat6.7 g34%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium39 mg2%
Carbohydrate26 g9%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars-
Protein17 g34%
Potassium406 mg9%
Calcium153 mg12%
Iron15 mg81%
Magnesium346 mg82%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Vitamin E-

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170561

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.

Magnesium82% DV
Iron81% DV
Protein34% DV
Calcium12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density61 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g17 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g39 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, driedDensity 62 vs 61Nuts, hazelnuts or filbertsDensity 64 vs 61Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, blanchedDensity 65 vs 61

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