Black sesame seed

Black sesame seeds are small, flat, oily seeds that grow in the fruit pods of the Sesamum indicum plant

Black sesame seed nutrition

Black sesame seeds are rich in a number of nutrients. Just 2 tablespoons (14 grams) of black sesame seeds contain

Calories: 100

Protein: 3 grams

Fat: 9 grams

Carbs: 4 grams

Fiber: 2 grams

Calcium: 18% of the Daily Value (DV)

Magnesium: 16% of the DV

Phosphorus: 11% of the DV

Copper: 83% of the DV

Manganese: 22% of the DV

Iron: 15% of the DV

Zinc: 9% of the DV

Saturated Fat: 1 gram

Monounsaturated Fat: 3 grams

Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 grams

Black sesame seeds are an especially rich source of macrominerals and trace minerals. Your body requires trace minerals only in small amounts, while macrominerals are required in larger quantities.