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1. Flaxseed Oil Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Flaxseed Oil
4. Flaxseed Oil Nutritional Value
5. Flaxseed Oil Health Benefits
Flaxseed Oil Facts
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History and Origin
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Types of Flaxseed Oil
Common Types of Flaxseed Oil
Flaxseed Oil Nutritional Value
Flaxseed Oil ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 13.6 g – 1 Tablespoon
Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed
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Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
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Unit
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Value
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Daily Value %
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Energy
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kcal
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120
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6%
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Protein
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g
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0.00
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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13.60
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20.9%
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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0.00
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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0.0
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Total Sugars
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g
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0.00
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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0
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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0.00
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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0
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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0
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Potassium, K
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mg
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0
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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0
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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0.01
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0.06%
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.000
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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0.000
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Selenium, Se
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µg
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0.0
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Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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0.0
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Thiamin (B-1)
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mg
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0.000
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Riboflavin (B-2)
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mg
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0.000
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Niacin (B-3)
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mg
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0.000
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Pantothenic acid (B-5)
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mg
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0.000
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Vitamin (B-6)
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mg
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0.000
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Folate (B-9)
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µg
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0
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Vitamin (B-12)
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µg
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0.00
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Vitamin A, IU
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IU
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0
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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0.06
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0.2%
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Beta-Tocopherol,
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mg
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0.07
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Gamma-Tocopherol
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mg
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3.91
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Delta-Tocopherol
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mg
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0.22
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Vitamin D
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IU
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0
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
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µg
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1.3
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1.6%
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Lipids
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Saturated Fatty Acids
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g
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1.221
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6.1%
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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2.508
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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9.227
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Trans Fatty Acids
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g
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0.013
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Trans-monoenoic Fatty Acids
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g
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0.006
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Cholesterol
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mg
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0
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Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
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Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
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Flaxseed Oil Nutritional Value
Flaxseed Oil Health Benefits
Flaxseed Oil
HEALTH
References
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Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
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