Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil
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Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil is a single-ingredient sesame oil sold in a bottle for everyday cooking. It scores EB4: nutrition is lowest because an oil carries fat and no protein or fibre, ingredients hold up well on a clean one-item list, and risk is high because of its saturated fat and energy density. Use it by the spoonful, not the glug.
Ingredients, decoded
1 listed- Sesame Oil
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 899.1 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 99.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 13.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
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What to know about Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil
One-ingredient sesame oil, 899 kcal per 100 g
Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil is a bottle of pressed sesame oil, 200 ml or 182 g, with one ingredient on the label: sesame oil. No percentage is declared, which is not a gap for a one-item list. It is bought for cooking, tempering and dressings by people who want a plain, traditional oil.
What you get is energy and fat. Per 100 g there are 899 kcal, 99.9 g total fat and 13.6 g saturated fat, with 0 g protein, carbohydrate, sugar, trans fat and sodium. A typical 10 g spoonful has about 90 kcal and 1.4 g saturated fat. The pack prints its serving as 100 g, so the per-pack figures are far larger than a real spoonful.
The front promises natural, chemical-free sesame oil, and the list agrees: nothing is added and nothing is hydrogenated. The back also says nutrient-rich, but no vitamin or mineral is declared. CleanPlate scores it EB4.
Why Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil scores EB4
Nutrition is an E because an oil has no protein, fibre or declared vitamins. Ingredients are a B on a clean one-item list, and risk is a 4 on 899 kcal and 13.6 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 899 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
The oil is 99.9 g fat per 100 g, with 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and no fibre. With nothing to credit, the grade sits at the bottom.
No vitamins or minerals are declared on the pack, so the nutrient-rich line on the back earns nothing here.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Sesame Oil
- Main fat
- Sesame Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is sesame oil alone: no additive, no flavouring and no hydrogenated fat, so the declared 0 g trans fat is accepted. That is why ingredients reach a B.
No label promise is hollow, so nothing costs ingredient points. The percentage of sesame oil is not declared, but with one ingredient it tells the reader little.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Saturated fat
- 13.6 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Energy is the biggest driver of the risk number: 899 kcal per 100 g. Saturated fat adds to it at 13.6 g per 100 g, well above the 5 g high line.
Sugar, sodium and trans fat are all 0 g, so they play no part. A 10 g spoonful has about 90 kcal and 1.4 g saturated fat, so the risk comes from how much is used.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (13.6g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
- +Green flag: No additives
Does Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil live up to its claims?
The natural and chemical-free claims fit a one-ingredient list. The nutrient-rich claim is not backed by the panel, which shows no protein and no declared vitamins or minerals.
- Product nameBe careful
“Cold Pressed Sesame Oil”
The list shows sesame oil only, which fits the name. How the oil was pressed is a process claim that the ingredient list and nutrition numbers cannot show.
- On the packHolds
“100% Natural”
The only ingredient is sesame oil, with no additive, flavouring or hydrogenated fat listed.
- On the packHolds
“Chemical-Free”
No additive, preservative or colour appears on the label. Trans fat is declared as 0 g.
- On the packBe careful
“Nutrient-Rich”
The panel shows 0 g protein and 0 g carbohydrate, and no vitamin or mineral is declared. What the oil offers is fat, 99.9 g per 100 g.
What's in Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil?
Sesame oil is the only ingredient, with no additive and no hydrogenated fat. What to watch is the saturated fat and the calories in every spoonful.
The ingredient list, read for you
Sesame oil is the only ingredient, so the oil is the whole product and there is nothing to separate or rank. No percentage is declared, and none is needed for a single item. There are no additives, sweeteners, flavours or hydrogenated fats.
Ingredients to watch
- Energy densityConcern
899 kcal per 100 g, all from fat. A 10 g spoonful has about 90 kcal, so the amount poured decides the total.
- Saturated fatConcern
13.6 g per 100 g, more than twice the 5 g high line. A 10 g spoonful has about 1.4 g.
- Serving size on the packWorth watching
The panel is printed per 100 g, and the pack holds two such servings. A real spoonful is much smaller, so the printed daily-value percentages overstate normal use.
- Clean ingredient listFine
Sesame oil only, with no additive, no hydrogenated fat, and 0 g sugar, sodium and trans fat.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
- No percentage of sesame oil is printed, though it is the only ingredient.
Who should eat Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil?
Occasionally for most adults, children and anyone watching weight or blood sugar, because 10 g carries about 90 kcal. Measure it rather than pour it.
- Most adultsOccasionally
899 kcal and 13.6 g saturated fat per 100 g, about 90 kcal per 10 g spoonful.
- ChildrenOccasionally
No additives, but it is pure fat at 899 kcal per 100 g.
- Diabetes or prediabetesOccasionally
0 g sugar and carbohydrate, but it is very calorie dense and 13.6 g per 100 g saturated.
- Weight managementOccasionally
About 90 kcal in every 10 g, so measure it.
Myths about Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil
Cold pressing changes how the oil is made, not how much energy it holds. This oil is 899 kcal per 100 g, all from fat.
Myth: Does cold pressed mean fewer calories?
No. Pressing describes how the oil is made. This oil still has 99.9 g fat and 899 kcal per 100 g, about 90 kcal in a 10 g spoonful.
Recipes with Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil
Use it in small amounts: a 5 g tempering, a 10 g stir-fry or a light dressing. Each 5 g adds about 45 kcal.
Tempering for dal or sambar
Heat 5 g of the oil for the mustard seeds and curry leaves, which adds about 45 kcal to the pot.
Vegetable stir-fry
Use 10 g for a stir-fry for two, about 90 kcal in total, and measure instead of pouring.
Sesame dressing for salads
Whisk 5 g with lemon juice and salt to taste. The oil adds about 45 kcal and no sugar or sodium.
Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil?
Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil is a single-ingredient sesame oil sold in a bottle for everyday cooking. It scores EB4: nutrition is lowest because an oil carries fat and no protein or fibre, ingredients hold up well on a clean one-item list, and risk is high because of its saturated fat and energy density. Use it by the spoonful, not the glug. Nutrition E, ingredients B, load risk 4; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil?
Per 100 g, Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil has 899 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 99.9 g fat and 13.6 g saturated fat. One serve (10 g, typical cooking serve) has 90 kcal and 0 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil?
1 ingredient, in label order: Sesame Oil.
Does Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 2 need care. "Cold Pressed Sesame Oil" needs care: The list shows sesame oil only, which fits the name. How the oil was pressed is a process claim that the ingredient list and nutrition numbers cannot show. "Nutrient-Rich" needs care: The panel shows 0 g protein and 0 g carbohydrate, and no vitamin or mineral is declared. What the oil offers is fat, 99.9 g per 100 g.
Who should limit Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil?
Most adults: occasionally. 899 kcal and 13.6 g saturated fat per 100 g, about 90 kcal per 10 g spoonful. Children: occasionally. No additives, but it is pure fat at 899 kcal per 100 g. Diabetes or prediabetes: occasionally. 0 g sugar and carbohydrate, but it is very calorie dense and 13.6 g per 100 g saturated.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil have?
Per 100 g, Gulab Cold Pressed Sesame Oil has 0 g added sugar, 0 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 13.6 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in saturated fat.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | EB4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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