Is mustard oil a seed oil?
Yes. Mustard oil is a seed oil. Traditional in South Asian cooking and much lower in PUFA than most.
Quick facts
| Seed oil? | Yes |
| Type | seed oil |
| PUFA share | About 21% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 2.9 g |
| On a label | mustard oil, mustard seed oil, sarson ka tel |
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 mustard oil a seed oil?
Yes. Mustard oil is a seed oil. Traditional in South Asian cooking and much lower in PUFA than most.
How much polyunsaturated fat is in mustard oil?
About 21% of the fat in mustard oil is polyunsaturated, roughly 2.9 g in a tablespoon.
What is mustard oil called on an ingredient label?
On an ingredient label, look for mustard oil, mustard seed oil, sarson ka tel.