Black Sesame Seeds ( నల్ల నువ్వులు ) for a 100-gram of sesame seeds (whether roasted or just dried) are rich in calories (565 kcal), providing an excellent source of essential nutrients . It contains high amounts of protein, dietary fiber, and total fat (mainly as linoleic acid and oleic acid), sesame seeds are also particularly rich B vitamins and the dietary minerals manganese, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Sesame seed is a common ingredient in various cuisines. It is used whole in cooking for its rich, nutty flavor. Sesame seeds are sometimes added to breads, including bagels and the tops of hamburger buns. Sesame seeds may be baked into crackers, often in the form of sticks. It is also used in many salads, baked snacks and cakes. Black sesame seed varieties are roasted and used to make the flavoring gomashio.