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Fiber in Sesame Seeds

A 1 cup serving of sesame seeds contains 14.8 g of dietary fiber - an excellent source of fiber, about 53% of a 28 g daily target.

14.8 g
per 1 cup

Fiber breakdown

Soluble about 5.6 g (38%)Insoluble about 9.2 g (62%)

Total fiber is measured. The split between soluble and insoluble is a category-based estimate, so read it for the shape of the food rather than the decimal.

Dietary fiber in Sesame Seeds per 1 cup
Serving1 cup
Total fiber14.8 g
Soluble fiber (estimated)about 5.6 g
Insoluble fiber (estimated)about 9.2 g
Share of 28 g daily target53%
CategorySeeds
Food typeWhole food
One 1 cup, 14.8 g fiber.
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How much fiber is in sesame seeds?

Sesame Seeds delivers 14.8 grams of dietary fiber in a typical 1 cup serving, which makes it an excellent source of fiber. That covers roughly 53% of a 28 gram daily reference intake, so it can make a real dent in your fiber goal for the day.

Of that total, an estimated 5.6 g is soluble fiber (which forms a gel in the gut and helps with cholesterol and blood-sugar) and an estimated 9.2 g is insoluble fiber (which adds bulk and supports regularity).

USDA FoodData Central FNDDS 2021-2023; FDC ID 2707586; total dietary fiber nutrient 1079. Total fiber is from USDA FNDDS; soluble and insoluble grams are category-based estimates, not lab-measured values.

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Questions

Frequently asked about sesame seeds

How much fiber is in sesame seeds?

Sesame Seeds has 14.8 g of dietary fiber per 1 cup, which covers about 53% of a 28 g daily reference intake.

Is sesame seeds high in fiber?

Yes. Sesame Seeds provides 14.8 g of fiber per 1 cup, an excellent source of fiber.

How much of the fiber in sesame seeds is soluble?

Of the 14.8 g of total fiber in 1 cup of sesame seeds, an estimated 5.6 g is soluble fiber and an estimated 9.2 g is insoluble fiber. Total fiber is measured; the split is a category-based estimate.

How many servings of sesame seeds would reach a daily fiber target?

At 14.8 g per 1 cup, it would take about 2 servings of sesame seeds to reach a 28 g daily fiber target. In practice, most people combine several fiber sources across the day.

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