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Nutritional Profile of Sunflower Oil - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 12 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Sunflower Oil.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 25) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for three additional nutrients:
- Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Oleic Acid (18:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fats and Oils) shows that it ranks first-class (Top 10) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- alpha-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for two additional nutrients:
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Sunflower Oil
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Let's first take a look at a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Lipid (fat) profile of Sunflower Oil
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Figure 1. Lipid (fat) profile of Sunflower Oil
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Sunflower Oil
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Sunflower Oil
In food category: Fats and Oils
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 19.5 g | 5.5 g | 113 | 201 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 65.7 g | 18.6 g | 4 | 4 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 10.3 g | 2.9 g | 110 | 267 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 100 g | 28.3 g | 1 | 1 |
| Saturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 5.9 g | 1.7 g | 113 | 361 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 4.5 g | 1.3 g | 67 | 173 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 19.5 g | 5.5 g | 101 | 189 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 65.7 g | 18.6 g | 3 | 3 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 41.1 mg | 11.7 mg | 5 | 12 |
| Phylloquinone | 5.4 µg | 1.5 µg | 47 | 869 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 200 µg | 56.7 µg | 29 | 1154 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 884 kcal | 250.6 kcal | 6 | 9 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Sunflower Oil
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Tablespoon | 14.0 g | 0.5 oz |
| 1 Cup | 224.0 g | 7.9 oz |
7 Similar Fats or Oils
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| Soybean & Sunflower Oil | No of Nutrients |
| 15 | |
| Sunflower Oil | No of Nutrients |
| 53 | |
(High Oleic, 70% & Over) | 19 |
(Linoleic, Approx. 65%) | 14 |
(Linoleic, Less Than 60%) | 16 |
(Linoleic, Partially Hydrogenated) | 17 |
(Mid-Oleic, Industrial) | 28 |
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