Is cottonseed oil a seed oil?
Yes. Cottonseed oil is a seed oil. The original industrial seed oil; Crisco started here in 1911.
Quick facts
| Seed oil? | Yes |
| Type | seed oil |
| PUFA share | About 52% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 7.1 g |
| On a label | cottonseed oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil |
Figures from USDA oil composition data. How we use them is on the methodology page.
Lower PUFA fats to use instead
- Coconut oil, about 2% PUFA
- Beef tallow, about 3% PUFA
- Butter, about 3% PUFA
- Olive oil, about 10% PUFA
- Avocado oil, about 14% PUFA
More answers
Yes, it is a seed oil
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No, it is not a seed oil
Frequently asked
Is cottonseed oil a seed oil?
Yes. Cottonseed oil is a seed oil. The original industrial seed oil; Crisco started here in 1911.
How much polyunsaturated fat is in cottonseed oil?
About 52% of the fat in cottonseed oil is polyunsaturated, roughly 7.1 g in a tablespoon.
What is cottonseed oil called on an ingredient label?
On an ingredient label, look for cottonseed oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil.