Sesame oil vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sesame oil and margarine
- Sesame oil is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, yet margarine is higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin E.
- Margarine covers your daily vitamin A needs 91% more than sesame oil.
- Sesame oil contains 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than margarine. While sesame oil contains 41.7g of polyunsaturated fat, margarine contains only 24.302g.
- The amount of saturated fat in sesame oil is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Oil, sesame, salad or cooking and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +542.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +583.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +6100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
39.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
41.7 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~15.189g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~38.877g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 41.7g | 24.302g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 819µg | 91% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 93µg | 66% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 9mg | 51% |
| Fats | 100g | 80.71g | 30% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 717kcal | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 14.2g | 15.189g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 39.7g | 38.877g | 2% |
| Choline | 0.2mg | 12.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.16g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.7g | N/A |
| Calcium | 0mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Folate | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sesame oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.989g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame oil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Margarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)