QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in sesame oil?
The selected sesame-oil record provides 884 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the edible amount and keep other states separate.
884 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Sesame oil nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 884 kcal
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbohydrate
- 0 g
- Fat
- 100 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Vitamin K
- 13.6 µg
- Vitamin E
- 1.4 mg
- Choline
- 0.2 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 171016. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
0 g per 100 g. From Oil, sesame, salad or cooking.
Carbohydrate
0 g per 100 g. From Oil, sesame, salad or cooking.
Fat
100 g per 100 g. From Oil, sesame, salad or cooking.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where sesame oil fits in a varied eating pattern.
Vitamin K
13.6 µg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Vitamin E
1.4 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Choline
0.2 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Sodium
0 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Sesame oil
Selected reference.
Sesame seeds
Use the whole-seed record.
Tahini
Use the sesame-butter guide.
Flavoured blend
Use the exact product label.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How sesame oil can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 884 kcal per 100 g, the 4.5 g example is 39.8 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 0 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 0 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Measure oil actually used and retained in the food.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Keep oil closed away from excessive heat and light.
After opening or cutting
Use a clean, dry pouring surface after opening.
Prepare
Observe sesame-allergen and product ingredient statements.
Safety boundary
Discard unmistakably rancid or contaminated oil; this nutrient record sets no storage duration.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log sesame oil more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Oil, sesame, salad or cooking.
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record, while explicitly labelled gram examples are calculated.
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Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Sesame oil calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of sesame oil?
884 kcal in the selected Oil, sesame, salad or cooking record.
How much fibre is in sesame oil?
0 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which sesame oil state does this page use?
Oil, sesame, salad or cooking. State and preparation are part of the answer.
Is tahini included?
No. Tahini is sesame butter, not sesame oil.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 884 kcal per 100 g. Named weights come from the selected source record; calculated gram examples are labelled.
KEEP EXPLORING
Related food guides
SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Oil, sesame, salad or cooking, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Named portion claims use source-held weights; explicitly labelled gram examples are calculations from the per-100-g record. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 171016 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.