Rapeseed Oil Nutrition
Find out why rapeseed oil is one of the healthiest cooking oils you can choose
Nutritional composition of rapeseed oil
Rapeseed oil contains less saturated fat than other commonly used cooking oils and fats e.g. approx. 50% less than olive oil. It is high in unsaturated fats, particularly mono-unsaturated. Replacing saturated fats with some unsaturated fats such as rapeseed oil in the diet has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, which may help to lower the risk of heart disease. Rapeseed oil is also a rich source of vitamin E. But remember, all types of fat are high in energy so should be used sparingly.
Note: Energy per 100g is 899 kcal/3,696 kj. Total fat per 100g is 99.9g.
Nutrients and non nutrient components
Per 100g
Fatty acid components of rapeseed oil
Saturated fat
6.6g
Monounsaturated fat (omega 9)
59.3g
Polyunsaturated fat (omega 3 & 6)
29.3g (9.6g and 19.7g respectively)
Non fatty acid components of rapeseed oil
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
22.2mg
Tocopherol gama
27.4mg
Tocopherol delta
0.99mg
Vitamin K
71.3ug
Plant sterols
Stigmasterol
3mg
Campesterol
241mg
Beta-sitosterol
413mg
These are typical values, but products will vary. For nutritional information specific to a product, check packaging labelling.