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Sesame oil
Calories & nutrition facts
salad or cooking
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 884 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 100 g 128%
- Saturated fat 14 g 71%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 0 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.4 mg 9%
- Vitamin K 13.6 µg 11%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 0.2 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 0 mg 0%
- Iron 0 mg 0%
- Magnesium 0 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 0 mg 0%
- Potassium 0 mg 0%
- Zinc 0 mg 0%
- Copper 0 mg 0%
- Selenium 0 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| 1 × tablespoon | 13.6 g | 120 | 0 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| 1 × cup | 218 g | 1927 | 0 g | 0 g | 218 g |
| 1 × tsp | 4.5 g | 40 | 0 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| 2 × tablespoon | 27.2 g | 240 | 0 g | 0 g | 27 g |
| ½ × tablespoon | 6.8 g | 60 | 0 g | 0 g | 6.8 g |
| 3 × tablespoon | 40.8 g | 361 | 0 g | 0 g | 41 g |
| 4 × tablespoon | 54.4 g | 481 | 0 g | 0 g | 54 g |
Similar foods
- Sesame seed salad dressingregular443 kcal / 100 g
- Olive oilsalad or cooking884 kcal / 100 g
- Cottonseed oilsalad or cooking884 kcal / 100 g
- Soybean oilsalad or cooking884 kcal / 100 g
- Peanut oilsalad or cooking884 kcal / 100 g
- Sesame seedswhole609 kcal / 100 g
- Safflower oilsalad or cooking, high oleic, primary safflower oil of commerce884 kcal / 100 g
- Corn oilindustrial and retail, all purpose salad or cooking900 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Sesame oil
Can you use sesame oil for frying?
Yes. Use light, untoasted sesame oil for stir-frying; add it to a hot wok with the ingredients and cook briefly over medium-high heat. Toasted sesame oil is best added near the end, as its strong aroma can fade and it can scorch.
What is the difference between toasted and untoasted sesame oil?
Toasted sesame oil is made from roasted seeds and has a deep, nutty aroma, so a little goes a long way as a finishing oil. Untoasted sesame oil is milder and is usually better for cooking.
How should you store sesame oil after opening?
Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the hob and sunlight. Refrigerating toasted sesame oil can help preserve its aroma; it may turn cloudy when cold, but clears as it warms.
What dishes can you make with sesame oil?
Use toasted sesame oil to finish noodles, fried rice, soups and stir-fried vegetables, or whisk it into a dressing with soy sauce, vinegar and ginger. It is also a classic flavour in Korean bibimbap and Japanese ramen.
What can you use instead of sesame oil?
For frying, use a neutral oil such as rapeseed oil; the dish will lose sesame oil’s distinctive flavour, so you can add toasted sesame seeds if suitable. For a finishing oil, chilli oil can add richness and heat, but it will change the flavour.
Does sesame oil taste strongly of sesame?
Toasted sesame oil has a pronounced roasted, nutty taste, while untoasted sesame oil is much more subtle. If a recipe calls for toasted oil as a seasoning, start with a few drops and add more only after tasting.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171016 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
