Sesame Oil vs. Nutmeg
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Oil and Nutmeg
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame oil
versus
nutmeg
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame oil and nutmeg:
- Both sesame oil and nutmeg are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Nutmeg has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Nutmeg has signficantly more protein than sesame oil.
- Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Oil (Oil, sesame, salad or cooking) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sesame oil and nutmeg are high in calories. Sesame oil has 68% more calories than nutmeg - sesame oil has 884 calories per 100 grams and nutmeg has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame oil is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to nutmeg per calorie. Sesame oil has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for nutmeg, 4:37:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Oil | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 37% |
| Fat | 100% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and sesame oil has less carbohydrates than nutmeg - nutmeg has 49.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Nutmeg is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sesame oil - nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sesame oil has less sugar than nutmeg - nutmeg has 3g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nutmeg has signficantly more protein than sesame oil - nutmeg has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sesame oil and nutmeg are high in saturated fat. Nutmeg has 83% more saturated fat than sesame oil - sesame oil has 14.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutmeg has 25.9g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutmeg has more Vitamin C than sesame oil - nutmeg has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Nutmeg and sesame oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - nutmeg has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sesame oil has more Vitamin E than nutmeg - sesame oil has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sesame oil has more Vitamin K than nutmeg - sesame oil has 13.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutmeg has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Sesame Oil | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.299 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 76 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than sesame oil - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Nutmeg is an excellent source of iron and it has more iron than sesame oil - nutmeg has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Nutmeg is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than sesame oil - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame oil has more linoleic acid than nutmeg per 100 grams.
| Sesame Oil | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 41.3 G | 0.35 G |
| Total | 41.3 G | 0.35 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Sesame Oil (Oil, sesame, salad or cooking) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does sesame oil or nutmeg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sesame oil and nutmeg are high in calories. Sesame oil has 70% more calories than nutmeg - sesame oil has 884 calories in 100g and nutmeg has 525 calories.
Does nutmeg or sesame oil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutmeg is high in carbohydrates and sesame oil has fewer carbohydrates than nutmeg - nutmeg has 49.3g of carbs for 100g and sesame oil has no carbs..
Does nutmeg or sesame oil contain more calcium?
Nutmeg is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than sesame oil - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does nutmeg or sesame oil contain more iron?
Nutmeg is an abundant source of iron and it has more iron than sesame oil - nutmeg has 3mg of iron in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does nutmeg or sesame oil contain more potassium?
Nutmeg is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than sesame oil - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.