Whole food · Fats and Oils
Safflower oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the safflower plant. It is a pure fat source, containing 100g of fat per 100g serving, with a high smoke point suitable for various cooking methods. Nutritionally, it provides energy and essential fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid.
| Total fat (NLEA) | 93.2 g |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 46.0 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 1.2 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 3.5 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.66 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.3 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.00 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 5:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 7:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 9:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 11:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.07 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 4.7 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.0 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.40 g |
| SFA 21:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.31 g |
| SFA 23:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.19 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 71.6 g |
| MUFA 12:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 14:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 17:1 c | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 71.0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 c | 0.32 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 n-9 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 n-11 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.17 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 13.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 c | 13.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 13.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:3 c | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-9 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:2 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.13 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.04 g |
| TFA 14:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.04 g |
| TFA 20:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.09 g |
| TFA 18:2 t | 0.09 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.00 g |
| TFA 18:3 t | 0.00 g |
| Stigmastadiene | 0.00 mg |
| Stigmasterol | 16.9 mg |
| Campesterol | 35.5 mg |
| Brassicasterol | 0.00 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol | 148 mg |
| Campestanol | 1.1 mg |
| Beta-sitostanol | 11.8 mg |
| Delta-5-avenasterol | 14.0 mg |
| Delta-7-Stigmastenol | 50.8 mg |
Is safflower oil healthy?
Safflower oil is high in unsaturated fats, which are considered part of a healthy diet when consumed in moderation as a replacement for saturated fats.
What is safflower oil used for?
It is commonly used for cooking (frying, baking), in salad dressings, and as an ingredient in processed foods and margarine.
What does safflower oil taste like?
Safflower oil has a neutral taste and a light texture, making it versatile for both savory and sweet dishes without overpowering other flavors.
Can safflower oil withstand high heat?
Yes, refined safflower oil has a high smoke point (around 230°C / 450°F), making it suitable for high-temperature cooking methods like deep-frying.