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Sunflower oil Calories and nutrition facts · Oils
- Carbs
- 0 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 0 g
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fat
- 13.6 g
Where the calories come from
Sunflower oil has 120 kcal per tbsp (13.6 g), with 0 g carbs, 0 g fibre, 0 g protein and 13.6 g fat. 100 g has 884 kcal.
Share of your daily needs in one tbsp
Diet tags
Last updated June 30, 2026 · Where the data comes from
How it compares with other oils
Per 100 g, against the 23 oils in our catalog.
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Calories 884 kcal · typical 884 kcal
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Protein 0 g · typical 0 g
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Fibre 0 g · typical 0 g
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Sugars 0 g · typical 0 g
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Fat 100 g · typical 100 g
The bar shows this food; the line marks the typical (median) value of the category.
Learn about sunflower oil
What are the health benefits of sunflower oil?
Sunflower oil is rich in vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant and supports immune function. It also contains healthy fats that can help lower the risk of heart disease and promote overall heart health. Additionally, sunflower oil may have anti-inflammatory properties and can contribute to healthy skin and hair due to its nourishing properties.
What are the potential health risks of consuming sunflower oil?
Sunflower oil is generally considered safe for consumption when used in moderation. However, it is high in omega-6 fatty acids, which, when consumed in excess, may contribute to inflammation and potentially increase the risk of chronic diseases. It's important to maintain a balanced intake of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids for overall health.
Nutrients in sunflower oil
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% of the daily value for a healthy adult. Your own needs depend on age, sex and activity.
Energy and macros
Vitamins
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Vitamin A (RAE) 0µg0% of daily
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Vitamin D 0µg0% of daily
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Vitamin E 62mg565% of daily
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Vitamin K 10µg14% of daily
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Vitamin B1 0mg0% of daily
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Vitamin B2 0mg0% of daily
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0% of daily
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Vitamin B6 0mg0% of daily
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0% of daily
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Vitamin B12 0µg0% of daily
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Vitamin C 0mg0% of daily
Minerals
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Salt 0mg0% of max
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Calcium 0mg0% of daily
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Chromium 0µg0% of daily
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Copper 0mg0% of daily
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Fluoride 0mg
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Iodine 0µg0% of daily
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Iron 0mg0% of daily
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Magnesium 0mg0% of daily
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Manganese 0mg0% of daily
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Molybdenum 0mg0% of daily
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Phosphorus 0mg0% of daily
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Potassium 0mg0% of daily
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Selenium 0µg0% of daily
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Sodium 0mg0% of max
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Zinc 0mg0% of daily
Carbohydrates
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Starch 0g
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Sugars 0g0% of max
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Added Sugars 0g0% of max
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Sucrose 0g
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Maltose 0g
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Fructose 0g
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Galactose no data
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Glucose 0g
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Fibre, total 0g0% of daily
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Polyols 0g
Fats
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Omega-3 0.45g
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Alpha-linolenic acid 447mg
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EPA fatty acid 0mg
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DHA fatty acid 0mg
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Omega-6 62g
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Linoleic acid 62,280mg
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Arachidonic acid 0mg
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Oleic acid 21,558mg
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50% of max
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Palmitic acid 6,263mg
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Stearic acid 3.78g
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Cholesterol 4.70mg
Amino acids
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Histidine no data
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Isoleucine no data
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Leucine no data
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Lysine no data
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Methionine no data
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Cysteine no data
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Phenylalanine no data
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Tyrosine no data
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Tryptophan no data
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Threonine no data
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Valine no data
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Alanine no data
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Arginine no data
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Asparagine no data
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Aspartic acid no data
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Cystine no data
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Glutamic acid no data
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Glutamine no data
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Glycine no data
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Proline no data
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Serine no data
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Hydroxyproline no data
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Taurine no data
Amino acid data is mapped from the USDA database, for information only.
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