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Rice bran oil
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 884 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 100 g 128%
- Saturated fat 20 g 99%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 0 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 32.3 mg 215%
- Vitamin K 24.7 µg 21%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 0 mg 0%
- Iron 0.07 mg 0%
- Magnesium 0 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 0 mg 0%
- Potassium 0 mg 0%
- Zinc 0 mg 0%
- Selenium 0 µg 0%
- Iodine 0 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| 1 × tablespoon | 13.6 g | 120 | 0 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| 1 × cup | 218 g | 1927 | 0 g | 0 g | 218 g |
| 1 × tsp | 4.5 g | 40 | 0 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| 2 × tablespoon | 27.2 g | 240 | 0 g | 0 g | 27 g |
| ½ × tablespoon | 6.8 g | 60 | 0 g | 0 g | 6.8 g |
| 3 × tablespoon | 40.8 g | 361 | 0 g | 0 g | 41 g |
| 4 × tablespoon | 54.4 g | 481 | 0 g | 0 g | 54 g |
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Questions about Rice bran oil
Is rice bran oil good for frying?
Yes. Its high smoke point—typically around 230 °C—makes it useful for deep-frying, stir-frying and searing; heat it until shimmering, not smoking.
Can you use rice bran oil instead of vegetable oil?
Usually: its mild flavour works in most recipes calling for a neutral oil, including roasting vegetables, frying and baking. Use the same amount.
Does rice bran oil need to be refrigerated after opening?
No. Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the hob and sunlight; use it within a few months of opening for the freshest flavour.
What does rice bran oil taste like?
Refined rice bran oil is mild and neutral, so it will not overpower spices or other ingredients. Unrefined versions can have a more noticeable, slightly nutty flavour.
How is rice bran oil made?
It is extracted from the thin outer layer of rice grains, called the bran, which is removed during milling. Most cooking oil is refined to make it mild-tasting and suitable for high-heat cooking.
Is rice bran oil healthier than rice oil?
They are both essentially pure oil and provide 884 kcal per 100 g. The names can be used inconsistently, so look for “rice bran” on the ingredient description if you specifically want oil extracted from the bran.
How much vitamin E is in rice bran oil?
A tablespoon contains 4.4 mg of vitamin E. Rice bran oil is also a source of vitamin K.
Can you use rice bran oil in salad dressing?
Yes, though its neutral taste gives less character than olive or toasted sesame oil. Whisk it with vinegar or lemon juice, mustard and seasoning, or combine it with a more aromatic oil.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171013 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
