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Rich in fiber, healthy fats and minerals
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Sesame and flaxseed mix (10 g) has 54 calories. That works out to 542 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.5 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 4.4 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 10 g
54
KCAL / 10G
Carbs
2.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
4.4g
· 6% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 13% · Fat 69%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 54 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.54 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 1.8 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 (medium) | 10 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 15 g | 81 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 20 g | 108 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (triple) | 30 g | 163 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 30 g | 163 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 542 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 140 g | 759 kcal |
Calculated from 542 calories per 100 g.
Use sesame and flaxseed mix as a topping for porridge, yogurt, salads, or soups, or stir it into bread dough. Add it near the end of cooking to preserve its toasted, nutty flavor.
No, you can eat sesame and flaxseed mix whole, but grinding it can make the nutrients in flaxseed easier to access. Grind only what you plan to use soon, since ground seeds lose freshness faster.
Yes, sesame and flaxseed mix works well in oatmeal. Stir it in after cooking for a crunchy topping, or mix it in while the oats are warm if you prefer the flaxseed to soften and thicken the bowl.
Keep sesame and flaxseed mix in an airtight container away from heat, light, and moisture. Refrigerate it for longer freshness, especially if it is ground, and discard it if it develops a bitter or rancid smell.
Yes, sesame and flaxseed mix can go into bread, crackers, muffins, and other baked goods. Sprinkle it on top before baking or fold it into the dough; adding it to moist dough helps it stay in place.
Yes, toast sesame and flaxseed mix briefly over low heat, stirring constantly. Flaxseed oil can be damaged by prolonged high heat, so stop as soon as the seeds smell fragrant and let them cool before storing.
No, sesame and flaxseed mix does not need soaking before you eat it. If you soak it, flaxseed releases a gel-like coating, which can thicken overnight oats, smoothies, or other moist dishes.
Usually, sesame and flaxseed mix can replace either seed in a topping or dough, but the flavor and texture will change. When a recipe depends on one seed’s binding or flavor, use that seed alone instead.
The fiber in sesame and flaxseed mix can support regular bowel movements by adding bulk to stool. Increase fiber gradually and drink enough fluids, since adding a large amount suddenly may cause bloating.
Sesame and flaxseed mix does not cause weight loss by itself. Its fiber and fats can make a meal more filling, but it is energy-dense, so use it as a topping rather than adding large amounts.
Vitamins
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
B3
0.53mg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Folate
11.8µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.27mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
61mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
36mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
65mg · 2% DV
Sodium
2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 54 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (10 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Sesame and flaxseed mix combines sesame seeds with flaxseed; it is an ingredient blend rather than a dish with one fixed place of origin. The seeds may be used raw or lightly toasted. Across its many uses, it can be sprinkled over salads, porridge, yoghurt or bread dough, adding a nutty aroma and a little crunch. Sesame tastes rich and rounded, while flaxseed brings a mild, earthy note.
The mix is concentrated in fibre and fats, with minerals as part of its nutritional profile, so a modest spoonful can add texture as well as nourishment. Grinding the flaxseed before use helps make the seeds easier to incorporate. Try it over breakfast yoghurt or oatmeal, or stir it into a dressing for a simple salad.
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
0.54g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.98g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.