What are differences of black sesame, white sesame, sesame paste and sesame oil in nutrition?

The nutritious value of black sesame is slightly higher than that of white sesame. Main nutrient contents such as protein, fat, VE, Ca, and Fe in black sesame are all higher than that in white sesame; but the varieties and quantity of fatty acid and amino acid are nearly the same. In terms of taste, white sesame is better; while in terms of benefits in medical effect, black sesame is optimal. The fried sesame can be used in cold dish and raw sesame can be used when making soybean milk. The shell of sesame is broken by physical interaction to improve absorption rate.

Sesame oil is of great oxidative stability. Although the fat content of sesame oil is high, most are unsaturated fatty acids, in which monounsaturated fatty acid is accounting for 37.6%, and polyunsaturated fatty acids accounting for 44.2%. Content of VE in sesame oil is higher than most of other edible oil. Appropriately taking is benefit for physical health. Sesame oil is unsuitable for cooking under high temperature. Otherwise, it is easy to loss flavor, and can be used in cold dish, soup or noodle.

Fe content of sesame paste is more. Sesame paste is grinded from fried sesames. Mineral substances such as Ca and Fe are richer. It can be used as source of Ca, but content of fat, energy, salt (often with soybean sauce when seasoning) is high. Sesame paste can be used together with vegetables. Moreover, it can reduce taking of other oily foods and salt.