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Calories in simsim (sesame) paste
A usual portion of simsim (sesame) paste is 1 tablespoon (about 15 g). That has about 90 calories, 2.3 g protein, 1 g carbs and 8.1 g fat.
Also called: simsim, nnyaanya, ufuta, sesame paste
Common in: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
In 1 tablespoon (about 15 g)
Calories
90
Protein
2.3 g
Carbs
1 g
Fat
8.1 g
Nutrition by portion size
Carbs here are the carbs your body can use for energy. Fiber is listed on its own.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (about 15 g) | 90 | 2.3 g | 1 g | 8.1 g | 2.1 g |
| 1 heaped tablespoon (about 25 g) | 151 | 3.8 g | 1.6 g | 13.5 g | 3.6 g |
| 100 g | 602 | 15.3 g | 6.4 g | 54.1 g | 14.3 g |
How it fits into your day
A usual portion, 1 tablespoon (about 15 g), is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie day. 2,000 calories is a common reference point, not a rule: your own needs depend on your size, your age and how active you are. Work out your own daily target.
Where these numbers come from
These numbers come from a published food table. Our team has not yet checked this entry by hand.
Source: KEFCT 2018 code 10014 'Seed, sesame (sim sim) unsalted, dry, raw'. Kenya Food Composition Tables 2018 (FAO/Govt of Kenya), http://www.fao.org/3/i8897en/I8897EN.pdf
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Common questions
- How many calories are in simsim (sesame) paste?
- A usual portion, 1 tablespoon (about 15 g), has about 90 calories. That works out to 602 calories per 100 g.
- How much protein is in simsim (sesame) paste?
- A usual portion, 1 tablespoon (about 15 g), has about 2.3 g of protein, or 15.3 g per 100 g.
- Are these numbers exact?
- No. They are averages. The real amount changes with the recipe, how much oil goes in, and how big the portion is, so use them as a good guide for a normal serving.
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