Sunflower Oil

ByОлена Коновалова
SUNFLOWER OIL

A Product for Women’s Health

     Sunflower oil is extracted from pre-hulled, dried, and crushed sunflower seeds. The oil yield when utilizing the cold-pressing method constitutes 35-42% (contingent upon the oil content of the raw material).
     Sunflower oil represents a rich dietary source of alpha-tocopherol (for further details, see Vegetable Oils) and the diunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid – linoleic acid (18:2): its concentration reaches up to 63% of the total oil mass. Through a series of metabolic transformations within the human body, this acid serves as a precursor for the synthesis of eicosanoids (for further details, see Omega-3 or Omega-6: Which is Better? and How to Memorize Lipid Formulas) — paracrine (local) hormones that regulate nearly all physiological processes: vascular tone, blood coagulation, and the functions of the respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems, among others.
 
     Sunflower oil contains trace amounts of vitamins, with the exception of tocopherols and vitamin K. It is characterized by a high concentration of tocopherols (vitamin E), specifically alpha-tocopherol (356.7% of the Daily Value [DV] per 100 g) and beta-tocopherol (16.0% DV, respectively).
     The content of mineral elements in sunflower oil is negligible.
     As with other vegetable oils, the fundamental nutrients defining its value as a food ingredient are fatty acids. Specifically, the fatty acid profile is dominated by unsaturated fatty acids (202.3% DV per 100 g), notably omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (600.2% DV per 100 g), primarily – linoleic acid (18:2).
     Sunflower oil is a valuable source of phytosterols (820.0% DV per 100 g), in which beta-sitosterol significantly predominates (515.0% DV, respectively). This profile allows for the classification of sunflower oil as a product for women’s health (for further details, see Avocado). The concentrations of stigmasterol (80.0%), citrostadienol (72.7%), and campesterol (61.8%) are also notably high. Overall, the phytosterol composition of sunflower oil is diverse, comprising 11 different substances that harmoniously complement the physiological effects of beta-sitosterol. It is noteworthy that the concentration of nearly all phytosterols in 100 g of sunflower oil exceeds 10% of the Daily Value (with the exception of brassicasterol and sitostanol).
       Sunflower oil does not contain carbohydrates, purine bases, or oxalic acid.
      Extra virgin cold-pressed sunflower oil contains the phospholipid lecithin (700-1400 mg per 100 g). Lecithin (= phosphatidylcholine) is the primary component of cell membranes, a fundamental structural material for the liver, and a key constituent of cerebral cells. Lecithin reduces cholesterol levels, facilitates lipid catabolism, and exhibits antioxidant properties (for further details, see Soy).


Energy value per 100 g: 899 kcal
Water content per 100 g: 0.1 g
Ash content per 100 g: 0.0 g

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
 
Vitamins, Macro- and Microelements, Nutrients per 100 g
VITAMINS
Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of Daily Value
numerical visual*
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Vitamin B9 (folic acid) 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Vitamin В12 (cyanocobalamin) 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 36.4-70.6 mg 356.7% 10010010060
Alpha-tocotrienol 0.11 mg 0.7% 0
Beta-tocopherol 2.40 mg 16.0% 20
Gamma-tocopherol 1.4 mg 9.3% 10
Delta-tocopherol 0.27 mg 1.8% 0
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol) 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Vitamin PP (nicotinic acid) 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 5.4 mcg 4.5% 5
Biotin 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Beta-carotene 26.0 mcg 0.5% 0
Alpha-carotene 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Lutein + Zeaxanthin 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Beta-cryptoxanthin 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Lycopene 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Choline 0.2 mg 0.04% 0
Betaine Trimethylglycine 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Methylmethioninesulfonium (Vitamin U) 0.0 mg 0.0% 0

* A full pitcher represents 100% of the Daily Value; an empty one represents 0-1% of the Daily Value.

MINERAL ELEMENTS

Macroelements

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of Daily Value
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Potassium 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Calcium 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Silicon 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Magnesium 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Sodium 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Sulfur 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Phosphorus 2.0 mg 0.3% 0
Chlorine 0.0 mg 0.0% 0

 

Microelements and Ultramicroelements

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of Daily Value
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Aluminium 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Boron 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Vanadium 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Iron 0.03 mg 0.2% 0
Iodine 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Cobalt 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Lithium 0.0 mcg 0.0%  0
Manganese 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Copper 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Molybdenum 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Nickel 4.6 mcg 3.1% 5
Rubidium 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Selenium 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Strontium 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Thallium 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Fluorine 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Chromium 3.8 mcg 7.6% 10
Zinc 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0

 

PROTEINS AND AMINO ACIDS

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of Daily Value
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Total protein content 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Essential amino acid content 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Non-essential amino acid content 0.0 g 0.0% 0

 

Essential Amino Acids

 

Name of Amino Acid Content per 100 g of product % of Daily Value
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Valine 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Histidine 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Isoleucine 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Leucine 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Lysine 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Methionine 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Threonine 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Tryptophan 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Phenylalanine 0.0 g 0.0% 0

 

Non-essential Amino Acids

 

Name of Amino Acid Content per 100 g of product % of Daily Value
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Alanine 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Arginine 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Aspartic acid 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Glycine 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Glutamic acid 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Proline 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Serine 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Tyrosine 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Cystine 0.0 g 0.0% 0



LIPIDS AND FATTY ACIDS

 

Name Content (mass fraction) per 100 g of product % of Daily Value
Numerical Visual
Total Fat Content 100.0 g 100.0%  100
Total Unsaturated Fatty Acids 79.391-86.532 g 202.3% 1001005
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids 0.037-0.197 g 11.7% 10
Total Omega-6 Fatty Acids 57.024-63.013 g 600.2% 100100100100100100
Total Saturated Fatty Acids 8.271-11.217 g 38.9% 40

 

Unsaturated Fatty Acids

 

Name of Fatty Acid Content per 100 g of product
Palmitoleic C 16:1 (Omega-7) 0.095-0.100 g
Heptadecenoic C 17:1 (Omega-9) 0.0 g
Oleic C 18:1 (Omega-9) 22.024-23.011 g
Linoleic C 18:2 (Omega-6) 57.024-63.013 g
Linolenic C 18:3 (Omega-3) 0.037-0.197 g
Stearidonic C 18:4 (Omega-3) 0.0 g
Gadoleic C 20:1 (Omega-11) 0.211 g
Arachidonic C 20:4 (Omega-6) 0.0 g
Eicosapentaenoic C 20:5 (Omega-3) 0.0 g
Erucic C 22:1 (Omega-9) 0.0 g
Clupanodonic C 22:5 (Omega-3) 0.0 g
Docosahexaenoic C 22:6 (Omega-3) 0.0 g
Nervonic C 24:1 (Omega-9) 0.0 g

 

Saturated Fatty Acids

 

Name of Fatty Acid Content per 100 g of product
Capric C 10:0 0.0 g
Lauric C 12:0 0.0 g
Myristic C 14:0 0.057-0.060 g
Palmitic C 16:0 3.680-5.500 g
Margaric C 17:0 0.037 g
Stearic C 18:0 3.564-4.320 g
Arachidic C 20:0 0.297-0.300 g
Behenic C 22:0 0.636-1.000 g
Lignoceric C 24:0 0.0 g

 

Sterols

 

Name Content (mass fraction) per 100 g of product % of Daily Value
Numerical Visual
Total Phytosterols 451.0 mg 820.0% 100100100100100
10010010020
Campesterol 34.0 mg 61.8% 60
Beta-sitosterol 206.0 mg 515.0% 10010010010010020
Stigmasterol 28.0 mg 80.0% 80
Delta-5-avenasterol 11.0 mg 20.0% 20
Delta-7-avenasterol 15.0 mg 27.2% 30
Brassicasterol 1.2 mg 2.2% 5
Gramisterol 15.0 mg 27.3% 30
Campestanol 6.8 mg 12.4% 10
Sitostanol 5.1 mg 9.3% 10
Stigmasta-5,24-dienol 9.9 mg 18.0% 20
Citrostadienol 40.0 mg 72.7% 70
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0% –

 

CARBOHYDRATES

 

Name Content (mass fraction) per 100 g of product % of Daily Value
Numerical Visual
Total Carbohydrates 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Mono- and Disaccharides 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Glucose 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Fructose 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Galactose 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Sucrose 0.0 g – –
Lactose 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Starch 0.0 g –  –
Maltose 0.0 g – –
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Pectin 0.0 g 0.0% 0
PURINE BASES
Name Content (mass fraction) per 100 g of product % of Daily Value
Numerical Visual
Total Purines 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
OXALIC ACID
Name Content (mass fraction) per 100 g of product % of Maximum Daily Intake
Numerical Visual
Oxalic Acid Content 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Units of Measurement:
Tea glass: 225.0 g
Faceted glass: 180.0 g
Teaspoon: 5.0 g
Tablespoon: 17.0 g

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