Protein content
A 2 tbsp serving of sesame paste contains 5.8 g of protein - a moderate source of protein, about 12% of the 50 g Daily Value.
Share of this food's calories that come from protein - it is more of an energy food than a protein food.
| Serving | 2 tbsp (32 g) |
|---|---|
| Protein per serving | 5.8 g |
| Protein per 100 g | 18.1 g |
| Calories per serving | 188 kcal |
| Protein density | 12% of calories |
| Share of 50 g Daily Value | 12% |
| Protein quality | Incomplete protein |
| Category | Seeds |
| Food type | Prepared / processed |
| USDA record | FoodData Central #170191 |
A typical 2 tbsp serving of sesame paste contains 5.8 grams of protein (18.1 g per 100 g), which makes it a moderate source of protein. That covers roughly 12% of the 50 g reference Daily Value, so it adds toward your protein total for the day.
Around 12% of the calories in sesame paste come from protein, so it is more of an energy food than a protein food. It contributes to a day's protein total, but the bulk of what it delivers is energy rather than amino acids - treat it as a contributor alongside a denser source, not as the protein in a meal.
Among the 27 seeds in the database, sesame paste ranks 10th by protein per serving, and 444th out of all 796 foods on the site. Set against whole roasted pumpkin seeds, another seed entry in the database, a serving carries about 0.6 g more protein (whole roasted pumpkin seeds has 5.2 g per 1 oz).
It is an incomplete protein on its own; pairing it with other plant foods across the day covers the full range of essential amino acids. The serving above is measured by volume at 32 g. The per-100 g figure lets you compare it directly against any other food here, whatever its serving.
Made from whole sesame seeds, unlike tahini, which is usually made from hulled kernels.
Source: USDA FoodData Central #170191 - "Seeds, sesame butter, paste" (SR Legacy, published 4/1/2019). Values are the published reference figures for that record, not lab measurements for a specific brand or batch.
Quick answers
Sesame paste has 18.1 g of protein per 100 g. A typical 2 tbsp serving (32 g) provides 5.8 g.
No. Sesame paste is an incomplete protein on its own; pairing it with other protein sources across the day covers the full range of essential amino acids.
A 2 tbsp serving of sesame paste contains 5.8 g of protein, about 12% of the 50 g reference Daily Value.
Sesame paste is a moderate source of protein, and about 12% of its calories come from protein, which makes it more of an energy food than a protein food. Set against whole roasted pumpkin seeds, another seed entry in the database, a serving carries about 0.6 g more protein (whole roasted pumpkin seeds has 5.2 g per 1 oz).
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