What is Sesame Oil? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Sesame Oil?

Sesame oil is pressed and extracted from sesame seeds. Sesame is a tiny seed with an earthy and nutty flavor. The sesame ranges in neutral colors from white to black. Raw sesame oil is yellow. Roasted sesame oil is a light to medium shade of brown. The raw, or non-roasted oil has a milder taste than the roasted variety and is more multi-purpose, whereas the oil from roasted sesame seeds lends a deep, earthy flavor that pairs well in East Asian dishes and is used as a flavoring.

What does Sesame Oil Taste Like?

Bitter

Bitter is one of the five main tastes. It has a sharp and pungent profile. Bitter is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including coffee, chocolate, bitter melon, and chicory. Bitter is used sparingly to accentuate the flavors around it and can be mellowed by other tastes in both savory and sweet dishes.

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Sesame Oil Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon4.5g

Teaspoon

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	40kcal	2%
Fats	5g	6%
Sat. fats	1g	5%
Mono. Fats	2g	5%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	N/A
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	0g	0%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Sesame Oil?

1 Teaspoon of Sesame Oil contains 0 g of protein.

How much fat is in Sesame Oil?

1 Teaspoon of Sesame Oil contains 5 g of fat.

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Sesame Oil?

There are 40 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Sesame Oil.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Sesame Oil?

There are 120 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Sesame Oil.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Sesame Oil?

There are 1927 calories in 1 Cup of Sesame Oil.