Sesame Seeds
Also known as: white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, biji wijen
100 g of Sesame Seeds equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 11 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 33 tsp |
| Cup | 0.69 cup |
| Milliliter | 167 ml |
| Ounce (100 g) | 1.0 oz |
| Kilogram | 0.10 kg |
Convert Sesame Seeds
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds = 9.0 g
Measuring Tips
Toast briefly in dry pan (3-5 minutes, stirring) before use for maximum aroma. Toasted sesame is slightly less dense (0.58 g/ml).
Common Uses
- bread topping
- tahini paste
- salad garnish
- Asian baking
- stir fry finish
Storage
Airtight container, room temp 6 months, refrigerator 1 year. Refrigerate after toasting.
Popular Sesame Seeds Conversions
Nutrition per 100 g
- kalori573
- protein17.7
- lemak49.7
- lemak jenuh7
- karbohidrat23.4
- serat11.8
- natrium mg11
- kalsium mg975
- zat besi mg14.6
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds?▾
1 tablespoon of sesame seeds ≈ 9 grams, based on density 0.6 g/ml. For 1 teaspoon: 3 g; for 1 standard cup (240 ml): 145 g.
How can I measure sesame seeds accurately without a scale?▾
Toast briefly in dry pan (3-5 minutes, stirring) before use for maximum aroma. Toasted sesame is slightly less dense (0.58 g/ml).
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of sesame seeds?▾
Results may vary slightly depending on brand and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.6 g/ml from authoritative sources like usda-fdc. For precision baking, use a digital kitchen scale instead of volume measures.
How should I store sesame seeds?▾
Airtight container, room temp 6 months, refrigerator 1 year. Refrigerate after toasting.
What is Sesame Seeds typically used for?▾
Sesame Seeds is commonly used in: bread topping, tahini paste, salad garnish, Asian baking, and more. Because its density is 0.6 g/ml, the volume vs weight conversion matters when scaling recipes.
How many calories in 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds?▾
1 tbsp of sesame seeds (~9 g) contains about 52 calories. Per 100 g: 573 calories. See the 'Nutrition per 100 g' section above for the full macro breakdown.