Oil, Sesame Seed

About This Food

It’s no surprise that nutrient rich sesame seeds would yield oil packed with benefits and flavor.

Sesame seed oil is high in magnesium, which helps prevent and fight diabetes by lowering blood pressure and blood sugar. In fact, some studies have shown it is so effective that it can be used to replace blood pressure medicine.

Sesame seed oil also contains an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound known as sesamol. Sesamol promotes heart health and protects DNA against radiation damage.

Its anti-inflammatory qualities are believed to help decrease arthritis and improve air passages ways for those with respiratory conditions. Due to its vitamin E content, it is also great for your skin, both when consumed and when applied topically.

Sesame oil has a flash point of 410 F, making it a good choice for sautéing and other high-heat cooking methods.

Special diets
  • Candida Diet
  • Diabetic
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • Low Carb Diet
  • Low FODMAP Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • PCOS Diet
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Thyroid Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
Good Source of
Preferences
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Molds
  • No Coconut
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Citrus
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Sugars
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 tsp(s)oil

Calories: 40

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 133 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
4.5 g
Saturated Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.79 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.88 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
14 g
ALA
14 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
0 g
Net Carbohydrate
0 g
Sugars
0 g
Fiber
0 g
Protein
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Macronutrients
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
0 IU
0%
Vitamin C
0 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0.06 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0 mg
0%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
0.61 mg
1%
Folate
0 mcg
0%
Niacin
0 mg
0%
Riboflavin
0 mg
0%
Thiamin
0 mg
0%
Choline
0.01 mg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
0 mg
0%
Copper
0 mg
0%
Iron
0 mg
0%
Magnesium
0 mg
0%
Manganese
0 mg
0%
Phosphorous
0 mg
0%
Potassium
0 mg
0%
Selenium
0 mcg
0%
Sodium
0 mg
0%
Zinc
0 mg
0%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
0 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg
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