Difference 1: price

I'm afraid this is a concern of many family chefs. Generally, the price of pure peanut oil is around 15-20/1 kg, but there are so many "pure peanut oil" on the market that I really don't know which one is pure.

The price of sesame oil is also high and low. Generally, the price of high-quality sesame oil that has passed the quality certification and taken the market route is several times that of peanut oil, and it is sold to 100- 140/ kg. Relatively speaking, the output and oil yield of hemp are much lower than that of peanuts, which is in short supply. Moreover, sesame oil has superior nutritional value, and its overall cost performance is higher than peanut oil. However, sesame oil is still a niche oil at present.

Difference 2: color and fragrance

Peanut oil is dark yellow, and the deeper it is, the higher its purity is. The aroma is very strong, and fried vegetarian dishes are very suitable. But the last dish, if the oil is not hot enough, will leave the taste of peanut oil. Some people don't like it, but they are generally acceptable. Most brands of peanut oil on the market have added peanut essence, especially the artificial peanut essence baked in the oven is really pungent.

Sesame oil is dark blue and has a faint plant fragrance. Cooking with sesame oil has a great feature that it is not too greasy and has a special taste. Its color and taste are oils that are not often touched in the market. At present, except for some low quality, there are few completely fake sesame oil. The sesame oil I use is still Weiwei Mall (a website that specializes in selling sesame oil and other nutritious foods). The quality inspection procedures are relatively complete and the product introduction page is very detailed.

Difference 3: How to eat?

Peanut oil is resistant to high temperature, and its nutrients are not easily destroyed. Can be fried, boiled, stewed and fried. The only bad thing is that it is used to make cold dishes, which contains a lot of fat and has a heavy taste. It is rarely used to make cold dishes. Peanut oil is high in calories. Eating too much has a certain impact on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and it is easy to get fat and acne. Sesame oil is not suitable for high temperature. It can be fried, fried, stewed and cold, and is not suitable for frying. Too high a temperature will destroy its nutrients. Sesame oil can be used for cold salad, and it is not greasy and tastes delicious. Bama people like to eat like this.

Difference 4: Nutritional value

1) Peanut oil and sesame oil both contain a lot of unsaturated fatty acids, but sesame oil has a higher content, which contains α -linolenic acid (peanut oil contains almost no). The ratio of ω-6 linoleic acid to ω-3α- linolenic acid in sesame oil is 2.4: 1, which is in line with the optimal ratio of ≤4: 1 recommended by WHO, but peanut oil does not have this advantage.

2) Both of them have the functions of protecting blood vessel wall, preventing thrombosis, preventing arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease; Improve the memory of human brain and delay the decline of brain function. However, peanut oil is high in calories and contains a lot of fat, while sesame oil is low in calories, which can effectively remove body fat and is relatively difficult to cause obesity. It can also prevent "three highs" and treat constipation.