Calculated Mean Content Values

Units Average Min Max Standard Deviation
mg/100 g FW 21.55 0.00 48.00 14.32
mol/100 g 1.56e-04 0.00 3.48e-04 1.04e-04

Values calculated by aggregating data from 25 different samples from 2 unique publications.

Aglycone Mean Content Values

Aglycone Units Average Min Max Standard Deviation
Sesamol mg/100 g FW 21.55 0.00 48.00 14.32
mol/100 g 1.56e-04 0.00 3.48e-04 1.04e-04

Original Content Values Used to Produce Means

Wen-Huey W. (2007) The contents of lignans in commercial sesame oils of Taiwan and their changes during heating. Food Chemistry 104:341-344
Original Content Value Original Food Description Commercial Origin # of Samples Analyzed
16.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese sesame oil 1 yes 1
32.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese sesame oil 2 yes 1
48.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese sesame oil 3 yes 1
37.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese sesame oil 4 yes 1
22.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese sesame oil 5 yes 1
26.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese sesame oil 6 yes 1
19.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese sesame oil 7 yes 1
41.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese sesame oil 8 yes 1
31.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese sesame oil 9 yes 1
45.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese sesame oil 10 yes 1
17.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese sesame oil 11 yes 1
19.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese sesame oil 12 yes 1
45.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese sesame oil 13 yes 1
23.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese sesame oil 14 yes 1
8.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese blend sesame oil 1 yes 1
7.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese blend sesame oil 2 yes 1
5.00 mg/100 g FW Taiwanese blend sesame oil 3 yes 1
29.00 mg/100 g FW Sesame oil, original yes 6
15.00 mg/100 g FW Sesame oil, original yes 8
Yoshida H., Shigezaki J., Takagi S., Kajimoto G. (1995) Variations in the Composition of Various Acyl Lipids, Tocopherols and Lignans in Sesame Seed Oils Roasted in a Microwave-Oven. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 68:407-415
Original Content Value Original Food Description Commercial Origin # of Samples Analyzed
0.00 mg/100 g FW Sesame oil, black seeds, unroasted no 1
5.83 mg/100 g FW Sesame oil, black seeds, roasted 16 min. no 1
21.86 mg/100 g FW Sesame oil, black seeds, roasted 30 min. no 1
0.00 mg/100 g FW Sesame oil, brown seeds, unroasted no 1
6.26 mg/100 g FW Sesame oil, brown seeds, roasted 16 min. no 1
28.23 mg/100 g FW Sesame oil, brown seeds, roasted 30 min. no 1