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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

History and Origin

Tips for Cooking and Storage

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Common Types of Flaxseed Oil (Australia)

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

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	120	6%
Protein	g	0.00
Total lipid (fat)	g	13.60	20.9%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	0.00
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.0
Total Sugars	g	0.00
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	0
Iron, Fe	mg	0.00
Magnesium, Mg	mg	0
Phosphorus, P	mg	0
Potassium, K	mg	0
Sodium, Na	mg	0
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.01	0.06%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.000
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.000
Selenium, Se	µg	0.0
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.0
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.000
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.000
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.000
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.000
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.000
Folate (B-9)	µg	0
Vitamin (B-12)	µg	0.00
Vitamin A, IU	IU	0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.06	0.2%
Beta-Tocopherol,	mg	0.07
Gamma-Tocopherol	mg	3.91
Delta-Tocopherol	mg	0.22
Vitamin D	IU	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	µg	1.3	1.6%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	1.221	6.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	2.508
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	9.227
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.013
Trans-monoenoic Fatty Acids	g	0.006
Cholesterol	mg	0

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.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA

Flaxseed Oil Nutritional Value

Flaxseed Oil Health Benefits

Flaxseed Oil

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA

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