Sesame oil
No glycemic index5/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 5/10
- High in unsaturated fats
- High calorie density
Sesame oil has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #171016 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Sesame oil
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Sesame oil is one of the 11,150 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 5 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 14 g |
| 1 cup | 218 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
884
Calories
0 g
Carbs
0 g
Protein
100 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 884 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 100 g |
| Saturated | 14 g |
| Unsaturated | 86 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
Processing Level
50%
Moderate
Why this score?
- High in unsaturated fats
- Contains antioxidant compounds
- High calorie density
- No fiber or protein
- Minimal micronutrients
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Allergens
Contains: sesame
Recipes with Sesame oil
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Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps 20 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Cantonese Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger and Scallion 20 min · 8 ingredients · medium -
Ebi Sunomono (Prawn & Cucumber Salad with Sesame) 20 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Ginger Pork Shōgayaki with Cauliflower Rice 20 min · 8 ingredients · medium -
Hijiki no Nimono with Tofu and Soy Beans 40 min · 9 ingredients · medium -
Hiyayakko (Chilled Silken Tofu with Bonito and Ginger) 5 min · 8 ingredients · easy -
Kinpira Gobo with Chicken Thigh 27 min · 8 ingredients · medium -
Kkaennip-Jjim (Korean Steamed Seasoned Perilla Leaves) 20 min · 8 ingredients · medium -
Kongnamul-Muchim (Korean Seasoned Soybean Sprouts) 6 min · 8 ingredients · easy -
Lower-GI Mapo Tofu with Cauliflower Rice 22 min · 11 ingredients · advanced -
Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Spinach and Brown Rice 30 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Oi Muchim (Korean Spicy Cucumber Salad) 15 min · 10 ingredients · medium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Sesame oil?
Sesame oil has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Sesame oil good for people with insulin resistance?
Sesame oil contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
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