Sesame Oil vs. Coconut Cream
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Oil and Coconut Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame oil
versus
coconut cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame oil and coconut cream:
- Both coconut cream and sesame oil are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Coconut cream has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Coconut cream is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Oil (Oil, sesame, salad or cooking) and Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both coconut cream and sesame oil are high in calories. Sesame oil has 168% more calories than coconut cream - coconut cream has 330 calories per 100 grams and sesame oil has 884 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame oil is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to coconut cream per calorie. Sesame oil has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for coconut cream, 4:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Oil | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 8% |
| Fat | 100% | 88% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sesame oil has less carbohydrates than coconut cream - coconut cream has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sesame oil - coconut cream has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Coconut cream has more protein than sesame oil - coconut cream has 3.6g of protein per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both coconut cream and sesame oil are high in saturated fat. Coconut cream has 117% more saturated fat than sesame oil - coconut cream has 30.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sesame oil has 14.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coconut cream has more Vitamin C than sesame oil - coconut cream has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sesame oil has more Vitamin E than coconut cream - sesame oil has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sesame oil has more Vitamin K than coconut cream - sesame oil has 13.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coconut cream has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Sesame Oil | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.89 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.261 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Coconut cream has more calcium than sesame oil - coconut cream has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Coconut cream is a great source of iron and it has more iron than sesame oil - coconut cream has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Coconut cream is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than sesame oil - coconut cream has 325mg of potassium per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame oil has more linoleic acid than coconut cream per 100 grams.
| Sesame Oil | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 41.3 G | 0.379 G |
| Total | 41.3 G | 0.379 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Sesame Oil or Coconut Cream .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Sesame Oil (Oil, sesame, salad or cooking) and Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does coconut cream or sesame oil contain more calories in 100 grams?Both coconut cream and sesame oil are high in calories. Sesame oil has 170% more calories than coconut cream - coconut cream has 330 calories in 100g and sesame oil has 884 calories.
Does coconut cream or sesame oil contain more potassium?
Coconut cream is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than sesame oil - coconut cream has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.