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BSesame Oil
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Graded B — 62 out of 100, #9 of 15 fats & oils. Low saturated fat carries the score (84/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).
The short version: Finishing oil, not cooking oil — the flavor is the point.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 62
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#9 of 15 in Fats & Oils. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Sesame Oil healthy?
It grades B — 62 out of 100, #9 of 15 fats & oils in our system. Finishing oil, not cooking oil — the flavor is the point.
How many calories are in Sesame Oil?
884 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Sesame Oil calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.



