Sesame Seeds - 1/4 cup or 36 grams is about 206 calories. The tiny, flat and oval seeds are found in many colors depending on the variety adding a nutty flavor and delicate crunch to dishes. The nutritious snacks are found prepackaged or in bulk bins. Some methods of sesame seeds include butter paste, tahini from raw and stone kernels, tahini roasted and toasted kernels and sesame butter unroasted. Also found as flour, meal, whole, dried or as sesame oil. A main ingredient in tahini which is sesame seed paste. A great condiment that is found in breads, muffins, bagels, cookies, cereals, rolls, vegetable and chicken dishes as well dressings and salads. 
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