Sesame Oil vs. Almonds
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Oil and Almonds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame oil
versus
almonds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame oil and almonds:
- Both almonds and sesame oil are high in calories.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Sesame oil has signficantly less carbohydrates than almond.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Oil (Oil, sesame, salad or cooking) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both almonds and sesame oil are high in calories. Sesame oil has 53% more calories than almond - almond has 579 calories per 100 grams and sesame oil has 884 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame oil is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to almonds per calorie. Sesame oil has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for almonds, 14:14:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Oil | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 14% |
| Fat | 100% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sesame oil has signficantly less carbohydrates than almond - almond has 21.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sesame oil - almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sesame oil has less sugar than almond - almond has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than sesame oil - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame oil is high in saturated fat and almond has 73% less saturated fat than sesame oil - almond has 3.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sesame oil has 14.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and sesame oil are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Almonds and sesame oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 17 times more Vitamin E than sesame oil - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame oil has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sesame oil has more Vitamin K than almond - sesame oil has 13.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Sesame Oil | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.205 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 1.138 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 3.618 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.471 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.137 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 44 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than sesame oil - almond has 269mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has more iron than sesame oil - almond has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Almond is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than sesame oil - almond has 733mg of potassium per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame oil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Sesame Oil | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.3 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.3 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame oil has more linoleic acid than almond per 100 grams.
| Sesame Oil | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 41.3 G | 12.324 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 41.3 G | 12.326 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Sesame Oil (Oil, sesame, salad or cooking) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does almonds or sesame oil contain more calories in 100 grams?Both almonds and sesame oil are high in calories. Sesame oil has 50% more calories than almond - almond has 579 calories in 100g and sesame oil has 884 calories.
Does almonds or sesame oil contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than sesame oil - almond has 269mg of calcium in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does almonds or sesame oil contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has more iron than sesame oil - almond has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does almonds or sesame oil contain more potassium?
Almond is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than sesame oil - almond has 733mg of potassium in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.