Sesame seed oil

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Sesame seed oil

in Sesame oils Barcode 8210040356810
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Processed culinary ingredient

Sesame seed oil provides 130 kcal per 100 g and 0.8 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 2 (processed culinary ingredient). It is listed in the Sesame oils category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
14 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
6 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 130 kcal 828 −84%
Total fat 14 g 92 −85%
Saturated fat 6 g 14.6 −59%
Carbohydrates 0 g 0.3 −100%
Protein 0.8 g 0.2 +424%
Salt 0 g 0 −100%

Category average across 524 Sesame oils products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other sesame oils

Calories lower 2%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat lower 5%
Protein top 2%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Product details

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Barcode
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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sesame seed oil?

Sesame seed oil contains 130 kcal per 100 g.

Is Sesame seed oil healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 2 — processed culinary ingredient. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 5, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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