Ηλιέλαιο - Refined Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil comes from the edible seeds of the sunflower plant.

Nutritionally, sunflower oil provides the following values per tablespoon;

Calories	119 kcal
Fat	13.5 g
Saturated Fat	1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat	6.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	5.4 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	27 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	5374 mg

Ratios

• Saturated Fat:8%
• Monounsaturated Fat:3%
• Polyunsaturated Fat:9%
• Omega-6 to 3: 199: 1

Benefits

• There is a high OLEIC version of sunflower oil that provides better heat stability than the regular version. However, coconut oil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil are still better plant-fat options.

 

Drawbacks

• Regular sunflower oil is not heat-stable and easily oxidizes at high cooking temperatures.