Sesame seeds are rich in beneficial minerals and contain lignans [1] (a type of phytoestrogen [2]) which have a cholesterol lowering effect.
Sesame seeds are thought to have originated in India – they are mentioned in early Hindu legends, in which tales are told about sesame seeds representing a symbol of immortality. From India, sesame seeds were introduced throughout the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
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Sesame seeds: Nutrition Information
| Nutrition | per 100g | per 4g teaspoon | RDA women | RDA men | RDA child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 598 kcal | 24 kcal | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Protein | 18 g | 0.7 g | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.9 g | 0.0 g | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.0 g | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Total Fat | 58 g | 2.3 g | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Polyunsaturates | 26 g | 1.0 g | |||
| Mono Unsaturates | 22 g | 0.9 g | |||
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 0.3 g | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Fibre | 7.9 g | 0.3 g | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.0 g | 0% | 0% | 0% |