FiberKit
How much fiber is in sesame seeds?
1.1 gfiber in 1 tbsp (9 g)
That’s 4% of the Daily Value, under the 10% the FDA calls a good source. It still adds up over a day.
- Per serving
- 1.1 g
- Daily Value
- 4%
- Per 100 g
- 11.8 g
- In nuts and seeds
- #23 of 25
Soluble and insoluble fiber
Soluble 0.2 g (15%)Insoluble 0.9 g (85%)
Soluble fiber turns to gel and helps with cholesterol and blood sugar. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps you regular.
Counts toward your 20 plants a week in FiberKit. Tahini counts as the same plant.
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Compared with other nuts and seeds
| # | Food | Serving | Fiber | % DV | Soluble · insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chia seeds1 oz | 1 oz | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| 2 |  Coconut, dried (unsweetened)1 oz | 1 oz | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| 3 | Coconut, fresh1 piece (2 x 2 x ½ inch) | 1 piece (2 x 2 x ½ inch) | 4.1 g | 15% | No split data |
| 4 |  Flaxseed, ground2 tbsp, ground | 2 tbsp, ground | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| 5 |  Almonds1 oz (23 almonds) | 1 oz (23 almonds) | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| 23 |  Sesame seeds1 tbsp | 1 tbsp | 1.1 g | 4% |
Questions
How much fiber is in sesame seeds?
Sesame seeds has 1.1 g of fiber in 1 tbsp (9 g), 4% of the Daily Value. That’s 11.8 g of fiber per 100 g.
Is sesame seeds high in fiber?
Not especially. One serving gives 4% of the Daily Value, under the 10% the FDA calls a good source.
Is the fiber in sesame seeds soluble or insoluble?
Both. A serving has 0.2 g of soluble and 0.9 g of insoluble fiber, so it’s 15% soluble.
How does sesame seeds compare with other nuts and seeds?
It ranks #23 of 25 nuts and seeds in FiberKit by fiber per serving. Chia seeds leads with 9.6 g in 1 oz.
What’s a higher-fiber swap for sesame seeds?
Chia seeds has 9.6 g in 1 oz. That’s 8.5 g more than a serving of sesame seeds. Also try ground flaxseed (3.8 g) or poppy seeds (1.7 g).
Fiber: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170150. Values are for the serving shown and vary with variety and cooking.