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Traditional sesame-based beverage, unsweetened
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Unsweetened sübye (240 g) has 139 calories. That works out to 58 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.8 g of carbs, 4.3 g of protein, 11 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 48% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
139
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
5.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
4.3g
· 9% DV
Fat
11g
· 14% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 17% · Protein 12% · Fat 71%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 139 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.56 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% |
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 cup (medium) | 240 g | 139 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 9 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 58 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 145 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 209 kcal |
Calculated from 58 calories per 100 g.
Unsweetened sübye is a traditional sesame-based drink made without added sugar. Sesame is blended or otherwise mixed with water and strained to make a pourable beverage. The name can refer to different regional preparations, but this version is sesame-based.
Blend sesame with water, then strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cloth to make unsweetened sübye. Chill it before serving, and stir it well each time: the sesame solids and oils can settle or separate while it stands.
It has a nutty, sesame-forward taste, but it is usually thinner and milder than tahini. Sübye is prepared as a drink, while tahini is a sesame paste; adding more sesame or using less water makes the drink richer.
Unsweetened sübye can separate because sesame contains oil and fine solids that do not stay evenly suspended in water. This is normal for a minimally processed drink. Shake or stir it before pouring, and discard it if its smell or taste turns sour.
Sübye can mean different traditional drinks in different places. This unsweetened sübye is sesame-based; some Turkish traditions also use the name for a drink made with melon seeds. Check which version a recipe describes before following its ingredients.
Yes. Add a sweetener to your glass if you want a sweeter drink, rather than sweetening the whole batch. Honey, sugar, or date syrup will add sweetness; cinnamon or a little citrus zest can add flavor without turning it into a sweetened drink.
Serve unsweetened sübye chilled and stir it just before pouring. Its rich sesame flavor pairs well with breakfast foods or a light snack. A pinch of cinnamon can complement the sesame, though the traditional drink can also be enjoyed plain.
Keep homemade unsweetened sübye in a covered container in the refrigerator and drink it the same day if possible, or within a day or two. Separation is expected, but discard it if it develops a sour smell, unusual fizz, or off taste.
No, sesame-based unsweetened sübye does not naturally contain caffeine. It will not provide the caffeine of coffee or tea. That changes only if a recipe or packaged version has caffeine-containing ingredients added.
Yes, you can warm unsweetened sübye, although it is more commonly served chilled. Heat it gently and stir as you go, since the sesame can settle and the texture may change with heating. Avoid boiling it.
Vitamins
B1
0.29mg · 24% DV
Biotin
2.88µg · 10% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
B6
0.12mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.43mg · 48% DV
Manganese
0.77mg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
139mg · 20% DV
Calcium
197mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
173mg · 5% DV
Sodium
19mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Unsweetened sübye is a traditional sesame-based drink, made by blending sesame with water and leaving out added sweetener. It has a gently toasted, earthy flavour and a smooth, milky texture, with the consistency depending on how much water is used. Serve it chilled as a refreshing drink, or enjoy it with breakfast or a light snack. Sesame gives it some protein and most of its fat; it provides 58 calories per 100 g. For a lighter, thinner drink, dilute it with water and serve cold. Its mild flavour pairs well with fruit or savoury breakfast foods.
Medium
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 228:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (228:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.