Oil, industrial, soy, low linolenic
Whole food · Fats and Oils
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This is a highly refined, neutral-tasting oil derived from soybeans specifically bred for a low linolenic acid content, resulting in exceptional oxidative stability. It has a clean, pale appearance and a smooth, viscous texture typical of vegetable oils, with a virtually flavorless profile. Nutritionally, it is a pure fat source, providing 900 kcal and 100g of fat per 100g, with no protein, carbohydrates, or micronutrients.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 0% carbs · 100% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
Food manufacturers and home cooks love it for its utterly neutral taste and high smoke point, making it a reliable workhorse for frying, baking, and creating clean-label products where a distinct oil flavor is undesirable.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
As a highly refined seed oil, it is high in omega-6 fatty acids, which, when consumed in excess relative to omega-3s, may promote inflammation. It offers no significant vitamins or antioxidants. To counteract this, balance it with omega-3-rich foods like fatty fish, flaxseeds, or walnuts, and use it as part of a varied fat intake that includes olive oil, avocado oil, and butter.
Key benefits
- High oxidative stability for extended shelf life
- Neutral flavor won't overpower other ingredients
- Excellent for high-heat cooking methods like frying
- Cost-effective and widely available for food manufacturing
- Provides essential fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid (omega-6)
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'low linolenic' trait was developed through traditional plant breeding (not GMO) to reduce the omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid from ~7% to ~3%, dramatically improving the oil's stability and reducing the need for hydrogenation.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 0.00 g |
| Energy | 900 kcal |
| Energy | 3766 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 | 0.05 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0.00 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 0.00 mg |
| Potassium, K | 0.00 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 0.00 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.01 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 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 |
| 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) | 8.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 184 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 15.1 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 | 0.10 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 9.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 4.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.38 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.39 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.10 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 21.4 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 21.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 21.1 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 58.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 56.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 55.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 3.0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.29 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 | 0.67 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.10 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.10 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.29 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.57 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
How is this different from regular soybean oil?
Regular soybean oil contains about 7-8% linolenic acid (an omega-3), which makes it prone to oxidation and off-flavors. Low linolenic soybean oil has been bred to contain only about 3% linolenic acid, making it far more stable for frying and extending product shelf life.
Is this the same as 'vegetable oil'?
Often, yes. In many countries, a product simply labeled 'vegetable oil' is a blend of refined oils, with soybean oil being the most common primary component. Low linolenic soy oil is a specific, more stable type of soy oil frequently used in these blends.
Can I use this for deep frying at home?
Absolutely. Its high smoke point (around 230°C/450°F) and stability make it an excellent and economical choice for home deep frying, as it will produce less foam and maintain quality longer than less stable oils.
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 9.00 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.