Whipping Cream vs. Sesame Oil
Nutrition comparison of Whipping Cream and Sesame Oil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whipping cream
versus
sesame oil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whipping cream and sesame oil:
- Both whipping cream and sesame oil are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Whipping cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Whipping cream has signficantly more potassium than sesame oil.
- Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Sesame Oil (Oil, sesame, salad or cooking) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whipping cream and sesame oil are high in calories. Sesame oil has 244% more calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories per 100 grams and sesame oil has 884 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whipping cream is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to sesame oil per calorie. Whipping cream has a macronutrient ratio of 5:19:76 and for sesame oil, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whipping Cream | Sesame Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | ~ |
| Fat | 76% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sesame oil has less carbohydrates than whipping cream - whipping cream has 12.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Sesame oil has less sugar than whipping cream - whipping cream has 8g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Whipping cream has more protein than sesame oil - whipping cream has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whipping cream and sesame oil are high in saturated fat. Whipping cream is very similar to whipping cream for saturated fat - whipping cream has 13.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sesame oil has 14.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Sesame oil has less cholesterol than whipping cream - whipping cream has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whipping cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sesame oil - whipping cream has 188ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whipping cream has more Vitamin D than sesame oil - whipping cream has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whipping cream and sesame oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whipping cream has 0.64mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame oil has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whipping cream and sesame oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whipping cream has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame oil has 13.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whipping cream has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Whipping Cream | Sesame Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.305 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 3 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whipping cream is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than sesame oil - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Whipping cream and sesame oil contain similar amounts of iron - whipping cream has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Whipping cream has signficantly more potassium than sesame oil - whipping cream has 147mg 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, both whipping cream and sesame oil contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Whipping Cream | Sesame Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.323 G | 0.3 G |
| Total | 0.323 G | 0.3 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame oil has more linoleic acid than whipping cream per 100 grams.
| Whipping Cream | Sesame Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.502 G | 41.3 G |
| Total | 0.502 G | 41.3 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whipping Cream or Sesame Oil .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whipping Cream (Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized) and Sesame Oil (Oil, sesame, salad or cooking) .
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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% | 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 whipping cream or sesame oil contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whipping cream and sesame oil are high in calories. Sesame oil has 240% more calories than whipping cream - whipping cream has 257 calories in 100g and sesame oil has 884 calories.
Does whipping cream or sesame oil contain more calcium?
Whipping cream is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than sesame oil - whipping cream has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and sesame oil does not contain significant amounts.