Side-by-Side Comparison
Cooking Oils & Fats
Ghee (Clarified Butter) vs. Sesame Oil (Toasted)
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Sesame Oil (Toasted)
Ghee is clarified butterfat simmered until water evaporates and milk solids caramelize and are filtered out. Per 100g, it delivers 884 kcal, 99.8g fat (62% saturated, 29% monounsaturated), zero lactose, zero casein, and a high smoke point of 252°C (485°F).
Toasted sesame oil is expeller-pressed from roasted sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum). Per 100g, it provides 884 kcal, 40.5% monounsaturated fat, 41.5% PUFA, 14.2% saturated fat, sesamol antioxidants, and a finishing smoke point of 177°C (350°F).
Specification Comparison Table
9 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Smoke Point
|
252°C (485°F) | 177°C (350°F) (Finishing / Aromatic oil) |
|
Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)
|
28.7 (Oleic Acid) % | 40.5 (Oleic Acid) % |
|
Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)
|
3.7 (Linoleic Acid) % | 41.5 (Linoleic Acid) % |
|
Saturated Fat (SFA)
|
62.0 (Palmitic, Stearic, Butyric) % | 14.2 (Palmitic, Stearic) % |
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Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio
|
2 : 1 (Grass-Fed) | 137 : 1 |
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Primary Fatty Acid
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Palmitic / Oleic / Butyric Acid (C4:0) | Linoleic / Oleic Acid |
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Free Acidity (as Oleic)
|
≤ 0.30 % | ≤ 1.50 % |
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Extraction Method
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Slow simmering + Milk solid filtration | Seed Roasting + Expeller Pressing |
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Shelf Life
|
12 Months (Ambient temperature shelf-stable) | 12 – 18 Months |
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