Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil pressed from the seeds of sunflower. Sunflower oil is commonly used in food as a frying oil, and in cosmetic formulations as an emollient. Refining sunflower oil through solvent extraction, de-gumming, neutralization, and bleaching can make it more stable and suitable for high-temperature cooking; but, will also remove some of the oil's nutrients; flavor; color (resulting in a pale-yellow); free fatty acids; phospholipids; polyphenols; and, phytosterols. Unrefined sunflower oil is less heat-stable (and therefore well-suited to dishes that are either raw or cooked at low temperatures); but, will retain more of its original nutrient content, flavor, and color (light-amber).
| Principle | Nutrient Value | % of Daily value * |
| Calories (Calories from Fat) |
120.2 122.4 |
101.8% |
| Total Fat | 13.6 g | -- |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | -- |
| Monosaturated fat | 6.3 g | -- |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5 g | -- |
| Sodium | 0 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | -- |
| Net carbs | 0 g | -- |
| Sugar | 0 g | -- |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | -- |
| Vitamins and minerals | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A IU | 0 IU | -- |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 5.6 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | -- |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0 g | 0% |
| Retinol | 0 g | -- |
| Lycopene | 0 g | -- |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate | 0 g | 0% |
| Water | 0 g | -- |
| Fatty Acids | -- | -- |
| Amino Acids | -- | -- |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. | ||