Is high-oleic sunflower oil a seed oil?
Yes. High-oleic sunflower oil is a seed oil. Bred down to much less PUFA. Genuinely less of the problem fat, still a refined seed oil.
Quick facts
| Seed oil? | Yes |
| Type | seed oil |
| PUFA share | About 10% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 1.4 g |
| On a label | high-oleic sunflower oil, high oleic sunflower 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
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Yes, it is a seed oil
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No, it is not a seed oil
Frequently asked
Is high-oleic sunflower oil a seed oil?
Yes. High-oleic sunflower oil is a seed oil. Bred down to much less PUFA. Genuinely less of the problem fat, still a refined seed oil.
How much polyunsaturated fat is in high-oleic sunflower oil?
About 10% of the fat in high-oleic sunflower oil is polyunsaturated, roughly 1.4 g in a tablespoon.
What is high-oleic sunflower oil called on an ingredient label?
On an ingredient label, look for high-oleic sunflower oil, high oleic sunflower oil.