Side-by-Side Comparison
Cooking Oils & Fats
Lard (Rendered Leaf Pork Fat) vs. Sesame Oil (Toasted)
Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Lard (Rendered Leaf Pork Fat)
Sesame Oil (Toasted)
Lard is rendered fat from pigs (Sus domesticus), with leaf lard around the kidneys being the purest grade. Per 100g, it provides 902 kcal, 100g fat (45% monounsaturated oleic, 39% saturated, 11% polyunsaturated), and a smoke point of 190°C (375°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
|
190°C (375°F) | 177°C (350°F) (Finishing / Aromatic oil) |
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Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)
|
45.0 (Oleic Acid) % | 40.5 (Oleic Acid) % |
|
Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)
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11.0 (Linoleic Acid) % | 41.5 (Linoleic Acid) % |
|
Saturated Fat (SFA)
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39.0 (Palmitic, Stearic) % | 14.2 (Palmitic, Stearic) % |
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Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio
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10 : 1 | 137 : 1 |
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Primary Fatty Acid
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Oleic Acid (C18:1) | Linoleic / Oleic Acid |
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Free Acidity (as Oleic)
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≤ 0.50 % | ≤ 1.50 % |
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Extraction Method
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Gentle thermal rendering | Seed Roasting + Expeller Pressing |
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Shelf Life
|
12 Months (Refrigerated) | 12 – 18 Months |
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