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Sunflower oil
Calories & nutrition facts
vegetable, mid-oleic
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 884 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 100 g 128%
- Saturated fat 9 g 45%
- 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 E 41.1 mg 274%
- Vitamin K 5.4 µg 5%
- 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%
- Choline 0.2 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 0 mg 0%
- Iron 0.03 mg 0%
- Magnesium 0 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 0 mg 0%
- Potassium 0 mg 0%
- Zinc 0 mg 0%
Similar foods
- Mid-oleic sunflower oilindustrial884 kcal / 100 g
- Sunflower oil mayonnaise697 kcal / 100 g
- Sunflower seed oil897 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable oilnatreon canola, high stability, non trans, high oleic (70%)884 kcal / 100 g
- Safflower oilvegetable, oleic (70% and over)885 kcal / 100 g
- Sunflower seed kernelsoil roasted592 kcal / 100 g
- Olive oilvegetable885 kcal / 100 g
- Corn oilvegetable900 kcal / 100 g
- Grapeseed oilvegetable885 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Sunflower oil
Can you fry with sunflower oil?
Refined sunflower oil works well for shallow- and deep-frying because it has a high smoke point and a fairly neutral flavour. Keep the oil below smoking, and strain and reuse it only if it remains clear and smells fresh.
Is sunflower oil good for roasting potatoes?
Yes. Toss the potatoes with a thin coating of oil, then roast in a hot oven until crisp, turning them once during cooking. Its mild flavour lets the potato and seasonings come through.
How should you store sunflower oil?
Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the oven and direct sunlight. Replace it if it develops a stale, paint-like or rancid smell.
Can you use sunflower oil in salad dressing?
Yes: its light flavour suits vinaigrettes when you want the vinegar, herbs or mustard to stand out. Whisk it with vinegar or lemon juice, then season and use promptly.
What can you use instead of sunflower oil?
For baking or cooking where you want a neutral taste, use rapeseed oil or another neutral vegetable oil in the same amount. Olive oil is a good alternative when its distinctive flavour suits the dish.
How does sunflower oil compare with olive oil?
Both contain 100 g of fat per 100 g, while sunflower oil has more vitamin E: 41.1 mg compared with olive oil's 14.4 mg per 100 g. Olive oil has a more pronounced flavour, which can be welcome in dressings and Mediterranean-style dishes.
Is sunflower oil high in vitamin E?
Yes. Sunflower oil is high in vitamin E, with 41.1 mg per 100 g; a small amount used in cooking contributes to your intake.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7191 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
