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Sesame, crunchy, snack, fiber
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
5 piece (medium) of Sesame stick cracker (30 g) has 141 calories. That works out to 470 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.8 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 5.6 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
A sesame stick cracker is a slender, baked savoury snack made from dough shaped into short sticks and coated with sesame seeds. It has a dry, crisp bite, a lightly toasted flavour from the seeds and a mild savoury taste. This style of packaged snack is familiar in Turkey, where it is often enjoyed between meals or alongside a cup of tea.
It is mostly a carbohydrate-based snack, with some protein and fibre, and its crunchy texture makes it easy to nibble on its own. For a more substantial snack, serve a small portion with cheese, olives or fresh vegetables; putting a serving in a bowl rather than eating from the pack can also help keep the amount in hand.
Selected: 100 g
470
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
62.5g
· 23% DV
Protein
10.2g
· 20% DV
Fat
18.5g
· 24% DV
Fiber
4.2g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 9% · Fat 36%
Vitamins
B1
0.21mg · 18% DV
B3
2.8mg · 18% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
B5
0.45mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Sodium
570mg · 25% DV
Calcium
170mg · 17% DV
Iron
3mg · 17% DV
Low
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 470 calories in 100 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.
NOVA 3
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
6.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 30:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (30:1).
Sesame stick crackers are usually made with wheat flour, sesame seeds, oil, salt and a leavening ingredient. Some recipes also use yeast, sugar or spices, so the exact ingredients differ between homemade and packaged versions.
Yes, you can make sesame stick crackers without yeast by using baking powder as the leavening agent. Mix it into the flour, form a firm dough with water and oil, shape thin sticks, coat with sesame, then bake until crisp.
Sesame seeds fall off sesame stick crackers when they are not pressed firmly into the dough or when the surface is too dry. Before baking homemade sticks, lightly moisten the dough and press the seeds in well.
Store sesame stick crackers in an airtight container in a cool, dry place after opening. Exposure to humid air softens them, so avoid leaving the packet open on the counter or storing it near steam.
Yes, you can crumble sesame stick crackers over salads or soups instead of croutons. Add them just before serving, since their thin, crisp shape softens quickly when it sits in dressing or broth.
No, sesame stick crackers are not the same as pretzel sticks. Sesame crackers are typically baked with sesame on the surface, while pretzel sticks have the characteristic browned, alkaline-treated crust and usually a different flavor.
Hummus, labneh and thick yogurt dips pair well with sesame stick crackers because their creamy texture balances the crunch. Serve the crackers alongside the dip rather than leaving them immersed, so they stay crisp.
Yes, sesame stick crackers can be frozen in a tightly sealed freezer-safe container, though freezing is usually unnecessary. Let them return to room temperature while still sealed to reduce condensation, which can make them lose their crunch.
Sesame stick crackers can fit into a snack, but they are a baked, salty cracker rather than a substitute for a whole-food snack. Pairing a modest portion with fruit or a protein-rich food makes the snack more filling.
Yes, sesame stick crackers can raise blood sugar because their flour provides carbohydrates. Eating them with a protein-containing food may slow the meal’s overall effect; people managing diabetes can discuss suitable portions with their care team.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.