A cup of sesame seeds contains three times more calcium than half a cup of whole milk.
In addition to being an excellent dietary source of calcium, sesame seeds are also a good source of manganese, copper, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin E, healthy protein, and fiber.
Sesame seeds also contain sesamin & sesamolin, 2 substances that are thought to prevent high blood pressure and protect the liver against oxidative damage.