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sesame seed
nutrition

definition

sesame seed:

Ayurvedic:

Chinese:
» qualities: slightly warming
» actions: nourishes Kidney and Liver, lubricates Intestines, tonifies whole body, promotes lactation
» uses: blackens grey hair, backache, blurry vision, dizziness, dry cough, weak knees, insufficient lactation

naturopathic:
» qualities: acid-forming food, best to eat ground as tahini
» actions: builds strong bodies and bones, rids worms
» uses: anemia, osteoporosis prevention, emaciation, constipation and intestinal parasites

biochemical: high in iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, calcium; vitamin B-complex
» form: dried whole sesame seeds
» portion: 1 Tablespoon
» calories (kcal): 52
» weight (g): 9
» water (%): 4.4
» protein (g): 1.6
» fat (g): 4.5
» carbohydrates (g): 2.1
» unsaturated fatty acid (g): 3.9
» saturated fatty acid (g): 0.6
» calories from fat (%): 77.9
» cholesterol (mg): 0
» dietary fiber (g):
» vitamin A (RE): 0
» vitamin A (IU): 1
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.07
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.02
» vitamin B3 (mg): 0.4
» vitamin B6 (mg): 0.07
» vitamin B12 (mcg): 0
» vitamin C (mg): 0
» vitamin E (IU):
» folic acid (mcg): 9
» pantothenic acid (mg): 0.01
» sodium (mg): 1
» potassium (mg): 42
» calcium (mg): 88
» phosphorus (mg): 57
» magnesium (mg): 32
» iron (mg): 1.31
» zinc (mg): 0.7
» copper (mg): 0.367
» manganese (mg): 0.221

Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 293
Ni, p. 82


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