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Seed mix rich in healthy fats, fiber, and minerals
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (whole) of Black seed sesame mix (10 g) has 55 calories. That works out to 545 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.7 g of carbs, 1.9 g of protein, 4.6 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (whole) · 10 g
55
KCAL / 10G
Carbs
1.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.9g
· 4% DV
Fat
4.6g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 12% · Protein 14% · Fat 74%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 55 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.6 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.67 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 10 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 3 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 15 g | 82 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 20 g | 109 kcal |
| 1 ounce (whole) | 28 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 50 g | 273 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 545 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 140 g | 763 kcal |
Calculated from 545 calories per 100 g.
Black seed sesame mix combines sesame seeds with nigella seeds, often called black seed. It is usually made by blending the seeds, so an unroasted, unground mix is minimally processed; packaged blends may have additional ingredients.
Black seed sesame mix works well as a finishing sprinkle for salads, soups, roasted vegetables, eggs, and dips. Add it near the end of cooking when you want the sesame crunch and nigella’s peppery, slightly bitter aroma to stand out.
Yes, black seed sesame mix can be kneaded into bread dough or sprinkled over shaped loaves. For a topping that stays put, lightly moisten the dough surface before adding the seeds, then bake as your recipe directs.
No, toasting black seed sesame mix is optional. Toasting it briefly in a dry pan over low heat can bring out the sesame aroma, but stir constantly and remove it as soon as fragrant because sesame can burn quickly.
No, black seed sesame mix is not the same as black sesame seeds. It contains sesame plus nigella, whose small dark seeds have a more pungent, peppery flavor; black sesame is simply a dark-colored sesame variety.
To make black seed sesame mix, combine sesame and nigella seeds in a clean, dry container and stir them together. Adjust the balance to suit your taste: nigella has a stronger flavor, so start with less if you prefer a milder blend.
Yes, you can grind black seed sesame mix, but it does not need to be ground for most toppings or baking. Grinding releases the seeds’ aroma and changes the texture; make only what you plan to use soon, as ground seeds lose freshness faster.
Store black seed sesame mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and the stove. Keep moisture out, and discard it if it smells rancid or musty; ground mix is best used sooner than whole seeds.
Black seed sesame mix tastes nutty from the sesame, with a sharper, peppery and slightly bitter note from the nigella. The nigella flavor can dominate, so sprinkle a little over food first and add more only if you enjoy its distinctive taste.
A typical serving of black seed sesame mix is about one tablespoon, or 10 grams. That is enough to add crunch and flavor to a meal; use less when the recipe already includes strongly flavored spices or seeds.
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
B3
0.51mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Manganese
0.24mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
61mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
34mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
43mg · 1% DV
Sodium
1.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Black seed sesame mix combines sesame with nigella, also called black seed. Both are used across Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South Asian cooking; in Turkey, they commonly top breads and savoury pastries. The blend is a simple way to bring their distinct flavours together at the table.
Sesame adds a mellow, nutty richness, while nigella has a sharper, gently bitter, onion-like aroma. Sprinkle the mix over flatbreads before baking, or add it to salads, soups, yoghurt or eggs for extra texture and savoury flavour. It is rich in fats and fibre, so a little goes a long way: a tablespoon is about 10 g. Briefly toasting the seeds can deepen their aroma; keep the heat low so they do not burn.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.67g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 52:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (52:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.