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Sesame butter
Calories & nutrition facts
from whole seed, paste
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 587 kcal —
- Protein 18 g 36%
- Carbohydrate 19 g 7%
- Fat 51 g 65%
- Saturated fat 7.1 g 36%
- Fibre 5.5 g 20%
- Sodium 12 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 3 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.23 mg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.24 mg 20%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 6.7 mg 42%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.05 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.82 mg 48%
- Folate (B9) 100 µg 25%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 960 mg 74%
- Iron 19.2 mg 107%
- Magnesium 362 mg 86%
- Phosphorus 659 mg 53%
- Potassium 582 mg 12%
- Zinc 7.3 mg 66%
- Copper 4.2 mg 468%
- Manganese 2.5 mg 110%
- Selenium 35.5 µg 65%
Similar foods
- Sesame butter paste586 kcal / 100 g
- Tahini sesame butterroasted and toasted kernels595 kcal / 100 g
- Sesame tahini pastesalt added585 kcal / 100 g
- Sunflower seed butter617 kcal / 100 g
- Whole sesame seedsroasted and toasted565 kcal / 100 g
- Tahini661 kcal / 100 g
- Sesame seedsraw601 kcal / 100 g
- Almond butterplain, with salt added614 kcal / 100 g
- Peanut butter652 kcal / 100 g
- Cashew butterplain, with salt added609 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Sesame butter
How do you stop sesame butter separating?
Stir it from the bottom of the jar until the thick paste is fully mixed with the oil. If it is very firm, stand the closed jar in warm water for a few minutes first; don’t pour off the oil, as the paste will then be dry.
How do you make sesame butter easier to drizzle?
Whisk it with a little warm water, adding the water gradually: it may seize and thicken at first, then turn creamy and pourable. Lemon juice, garlic and salt make a quick sauce for falafel, roast vegetables or grilled fish.
What can you make with sesame butter besides hummus?
Use it in baba ganoush, where it adds a nutty richness to mashed aubergine, or mix it with lemon juice and garlic for a dressing. It also works in biscuits and brownies, and with honey or date syrup as a toast topping.
Can you use sesame butter instead of tahini?
Yes. Sesame butter and tahini are often names for the same sesame-seed paste, though some jars are made from hulled seeds and others from whole seeds, which can change the flavour and texture. Stir it well before using.
How should you store sesame butter after opening?
Keep the jar tightly closed in a cool, dark cupboard, and use a clean, dry spoon to avoid introducing moisture or crumbs. Refrigeration can slow rancidity but makes the paste firmer, so let it soften before stirring.
Is sesame butter safe for people with sesame allergy?
No: it is made from sesame and can trigger a serious allergic reaction. Avoid it if you have a sesame allergy, and prevent contact with foods and utensils that may carry traces.
What nutrients stand out in sesame butter?
It is high in iron, zinc, copper, calcium, selenium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, niacin and vitamin B6. A level tablespoon of about 15 g provides 19.2 mg iron and 960 mg calcium.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2596 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
