Fiber breakdown
Soluble 5.6 g (38%)Insoluble 9.2 g (62%)
| Serving | 1 cup |
|---|---|
| Total fiber | 14.8 g |
| Soluble fiber | 5.6 g |
| Insoluble fiber | 9.2 g |
| Share of 28 g daily target | 53% |
| Category | Seeds |
| Food type | Whole food |
Fiber content
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 cupHow 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, about 5.6 g is soluble fiber (which forms a gel in the gut and helps with cholesterol and blood-sugar) and 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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