Apricot kernel oil vs. Sesame oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are apricot kernel oil and sesame oil different?

Apricot kernel oil is richer in vitamin E and monounsaturated fat, while sesame oil is higher in polyunsaturated fat.
Sesame oil covers your daily need for saturated fat 40% more than apricot kernel oil.
Apricot kernel oil contains 3 times more vitamin E than sesame oil. Apricot kernel oil contains 4mg of vitamin E, while sesame oil contains 1.4mg.
Apricot kernel oil is lower in saturated fat.

Oil, apricot kernel and Oil, sesame, salad or cooking types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Apricot kernel oil

Sesame oil

~equal in Magnesium ~0mg

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Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.

Apricot kernel oil

Sesame oil

Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E

+185.7%

Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K

+∞%

~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg

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All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat	29.3g	41.7g	83%
Monounsaturated fat	60g	39.7g	51%
Saturated fat	6.3g	14.2g	36%
Vitamin E	4mg	1.4mg	17%
Vitamin K		13.6µg	11%
Calories	884kcal	884kcal	0%
Weight per 100 calories	11g	11g	N/A
Fats	100g	100g	0%
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio	14	5.7	N/A
Choline		0.2mg	0%