Is flaxseed oil a seed oil?
Yes. Flaxseed oil is a seed oil. A seed oil by any definition and near 70% PUFA, but sold as a supplement, never a frying oil.
Quick facts
| Seed oil? | Yes |
| Type | seed oil |
| PUFA share | About 66% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 9.0 g |
| On a label | flaxseed oil, linseed oil, flax oil |
Figures are the shares our estimates use (how we estimate).
Lower PUFA fats to use instead
- Coconut oil, about 2% PUFA
- Beef tallow, about 5% PUFA
- Butter, about 5% PUFA
- Olive oil, about 12% PUFA
- Avocado oil, about 16% PUFA
More answers
Yes, it is a seed oil
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No, it is not a seed oil
Frequently asked
Is flaxseed oil a seed oil?
Yes. Flaxseed oil is a seed oil. A seed oil by any definition and near 70% PUFA, but sold as a supplement, never a frying oil.
How much polyunsaturated fat is in flaxseed oil?
About 66% of the fat in flaxseed oil is polyunsaturated, roughly 9.0 g in a tablespoon.
What is flaxseed oil called on an ingredient label?
On an ingredient label, look for flaxseed oil, linseed oil, flax oil.