Sesame Oil vs. Pecan
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Oil and Pecan
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame oil
versus
pecan
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame oil and pecan:
- Both pecan and sesame oil are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Oil (Oil, sesame, salad or cooking) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pecan and sesame oil are high in calories. Sesame oil has 28% more calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and sesame oil has 884 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame oil is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pecan per calorie. Sesame oil has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for pecan, 5:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Oil | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 8% |
| Fat | 100% | 88% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sesame oil has less carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sesame oil - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sesame oil has less sugar than pecan - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has more protein than sesame oil - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pecan and sesame oil are high in saturated fat. Sesame oil has 130% more saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sesame oil has 14.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pecan has more Vitamin C than sesame oil - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pecan and sesame oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pecan and sesame oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame oil has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and sesame oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame oil has 13.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Sesame Oil | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.66 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.167 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.863 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.21 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than sesame oil - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has more iron than sesame oil - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Pecan is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than sesame oil - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sesame oil per 100 grams.
| Sesame Oil | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.3 G | 0.986 G |
| Total | 0.3 G | 0.986 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame oil has more linoleic acid than pecan per 100 grams.
| Sesame Oil | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 41.3 G | 20.628 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.069 G |
| Total | 41.3 G | 20.697 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 Pecan (Nuts, pecans) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 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% | 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% | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pecan or sesame oil contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pecan and sesame oil are high in calories. Sesame oil has 30% more calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and sesame oil has 884 calories.
Does pecan or sesame oil contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than sesame oil - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does pecan or sesame oil contain more potassium?
Pecan is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than sesame oil - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.