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1. Sunflower Oil Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Sunflower Oil
4. Sunflower Oil Nutritional Value
5. Sunflower Oil Health Benefits
Sunflower Oil Facts
History and Origin
Types of Sunflower Oil
Common Types of Sunflower Oil
Sunflower Oil Nutritional Value
Sunflower Oil ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 13.6 g – 1 Tablespoon
Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated)
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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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0.00
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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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5.59
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18.6%
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Beta-Tocopherol,
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mg
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0.23
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Gamma-Tocopherol
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mg
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1.24
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Delta-Tocopherol
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mg
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0.28
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
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µg
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0.7
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0.8%
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Lipids
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Saturated Fatty Acids
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g
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1.768
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8.8%
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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6.283
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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4.950
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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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Sunflower Oil Nutritional Value
Sunflower Oil Health Benefits
Sunflower 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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