Sesame Oil vs Walnut Oil

A side-by-side guide to substituting Walnut Oil for Sesame Oil (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.8 tsp of Walnut Oil for every 1 tsp of Sesame Oil.

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Sesame Oil

Base unit: tsp

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Walnut Oil

Conversion: Use 80% as much (0.8 tsp per 1 tsp)

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Notes: Deeper, earthier nuttiness; lower smoke point so use for finishing. Better for drizzling than cooking.

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When to use Walnut Oil instead of Sesame Oil

Deeper, earthier nuttiness; lower smoke point so use for finishing. Better for drizzling than cooking. The conversion is use 80% as much (0.8 tsp per 1 tsp).

Common questions

Can I substitute Walnut Oil for Sesame Oil?

Yes — Deeper, earthier nuttiness; lower smoke point so use for finishing. Better for drizzling than cooking. Ratio: Use 80% as much (0.8 tsp per 1 tsp).

What's the conversion ratio for Sesame Oil to Walnut Oil?

Use 80% as much (0.8 tsp per 1 tsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Sesame Oil and Walnut Oil interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Deeper, earthier nuttiness; lower smoke point so use for finishing..

Is Walnut Oil a better substitute than other options for Sesame Oil?

Walnut Oil is one of the options SubSwap lists for Sesame Oil. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Sesame Oil substitutes.

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