Oil, industrial, mid-oleic, sunflower
Whole food · Fats and Oils
This is a refined, neutral-flavored cooking oil extracted from specially bred sunflower seeds, designed for high-heat industrial applications. It has a light, clean taste and a smooth, liquid texture, making it ideal for frying and baking without imparting strong flavors. Nutritionally, it is 100% fat, providing a dense source of calories with a balanced profile of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 0% carbs · 100% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
It's prized in commercial kitchens for its clean, neutral taste that lets the food's natural flavors shine, and its high heat tolerance makes it perfect for deep-frying, sautéing, and baking without burning or smoking.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
As a highly refined oil, it lacks the micronutrients of less processed versions and is calorie-dense, which can contribute to weight gain if overused. To mitigate, use it sparingly, pair it with fiber-rich vegetables, and choose it for occasional high-heat cooking rather than as a primary fat source.
Key benefits
- High smoke point (around 232°C/450°F) for stable frying.
- Rich in monounsaturated fats (oleic acid) for heart health.
- Neutral flavor doesn't overpower other ingredients.
- Long shelf life due to low linoleic acid content.
- Versatile for industrial-scale food production.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Mid-oleic sunflower oil was developed through plant breeding to have a higher oleic acid content (around 60-75%) than traditional sunflower oil, making it more stable for frying and less prone to oxidation.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 0.00 g |
| Energy | 884 kcal |
| Energy | 3699 kj |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 100 g |
| Ash | 0.00 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.00 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 0.00 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.03 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0.00 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 0.00 mg |
| Potassium, K | 0.00 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 0.00 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.00 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.00 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 41.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.4 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.0 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 4.2 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 3.6 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.30 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.84 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 57.3 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.10 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.10 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 57.0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 57.0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 29.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 28.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 28.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 i | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.22 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.22 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce) — USDA does not publish this profile for Oil.
| Tryptophan | 0.00 g |
| Threonine | 0.00 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.00 g |
| Leucine | 0.00 g |
| Lysine | 0.00 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.00 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.00 g |
| Valine | 0.00 g |
| Arginine | 0.00 g |
| Histidine | 0.00 g |
| Alanine | 0.00 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
What is the difference between mid-oleic and high-oleic sunflower oil?
Mid-oleic has about 60-75% oleic acid, while high-oleic has over 80%. Both are more stable for cooking than regular sunflower oil, but high-oleic is even more resistant to heat and oxidation.
Is this oil suitable for deep-frying?
Yes, it's specifically designed for industrial deep-frying due to its high smoke point and stability, which helps maintain oil quality over extended use.
Can I use this oil for salad dressings?
While it can be used, its neutral flavor makes it less ideal for dressings where a distinct oil taste is desired, like extra-virgin olive oil. It's better suited for cooking.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 8.84 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.