CORN OIL
Corn oil is derived from corn germ (Zea mays L.), which contains between 37% and 55% fatty oil. Corn oil is extracted via cold pressing of the germs, separated from the corn kernels prior to starch processing, or by solvent extraction (e.g., hexane/petroleum ether). The average yield of technical-grade oil constitutes approximately 2.2–2.5% of the total dry seed mass.
Corn oil contains negligible amounts of vitamins and mineral elements, with few exceptions. Notably, it is characterized by a high concentration of tocopherols (Vitamin E), particularly gamma-tocopherol (486.7% of the daily value per 100 g), while also maintaining a significant concentration of alpha-tocopherol (109.7% of the daily value).
Although the mineral profile of corn oil is quite limited, it contains detectable quantities of chromium (13.6% of the daily value per 100 g).
Among the primary nutrients defining the value of corn oil as a functional food ingredient are fatty acids. The fatty acid profile is dominated by unsaturated fatty acids (200.6% of the daily value per 100 g), specifically polyunsaturated Omega-6 fatty acids (535.2% of the daily value; namely, linoleic acid (18:2) — 53.52 g per 100 g). The content of monounsaturated oleic acid (18:1) is also substantial, at 27.33 g per 100 g. Other fatty acids, both saturated and unsaturated, are present in lower concentrations.
Corn oil serves as a significant source of
phytosterols (1432.4% of the daily value per 100 g), with
beta-sitosterol as the predominant constituent (1208.6% of the daily value). Due to this profile, corn oil is often categorized among
estrogen-modulating products (for further details, see
Avocado). The concentrations of
campesterol (249.5%),
stigmasterol (197.9%), and
delta-5-avenasterol (95.5%) are also noteworthy.
Corn oil contains no carbohydrates, purine bases, or oxalic acid.
Energy value per 100 g: 884 kcal
Water content per 100 g: 0.0 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% |
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| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) |
0.0 mg |
0.0% |
|
| Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) |
0.0 mg |
0.0% |
|
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) |
0.0 mg |
0.0% |
|
| Vitamin B9 (folic acid) |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) |
0.0 mg |
0.0% |
|
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) |
14.3–18.6 mg |
109.7% |
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| Beta-tocopherol |
3.0 mg |
20.0% |
 |
| Gamma-tocopherol |
73.0 mg |
486.7% |
 |
| Delta-tocopherol |
4.0 mg |
26.7% |
 |
| Vitamin D (ergocalciferol) |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Vitamin PP (nicotinic acid) |
0.0 mg |
0.0% |
|
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) |
1.9 mcg |
1.6% |
|
| Biotin |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Beta-carotene |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Alpha-carotene |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Beta-cryptoxanthin |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
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| Lycopene |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Choline |
0.2 mg |
0.04% |
|
| Betaine (trimethylglycine) |
0.0 mg |
0.0% |
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| Methylmethioninesulfonium (Vitamin U) |
0.0 mg |
0.0% |
|
Full pitcher — 100% daily value; empty — 0–1% daily value.
MINERAL ELEMENTS
Macroelements
| Name |
Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product |
% of Daily Value |
| Numerical |
Visual |
| Potassium |
0.0 mg |
0.0% |
|
| Calcium |
0.0 mg |
0.0% |
|
| Silicon |
0.0 mg |
0.0% |
|
| Magnesium |
0.0 mg |
0.0% |
|
| Sodium |
0.2 mg |
0.02% |
|
| Sulfur |
0.0 mg |
0.0% |
|
| Phosphorus |
2.0 mg |
0.3% |
|
| Chlorine |
0.0 mg |
0.0% |
|
Microelements and Ultramicroelements
| Name |
Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product |
% of Daily Value |
| Numerical |
Visual |
| Aluminum |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Boron |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Vanadium |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Iron |
0.01–0.06 mg |
0.2% |
|
| Iodine |
0.80 mcg |
0.5% |
|
| Cobalt |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Lithium |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Manganese |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Copper |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Molybdenum |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Nickel |
5.5 mcg |
3.7% |
 |
| Rubidium |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Selenium |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Strontium |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Thallium |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Fluorine |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
|
| Chromium |
6.8 mcg |
13.6% |
|
| Zinc |
0.0 mcg |
0.0% |
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PROTEINS AND AMINO ACIDS
| Name |
Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product |
% of Daily Value |
| Numerical |
Visual |
| Total Protein Content |
0.0 g |
0.0% |
|
| Essential Amino Acid Content |
0.0 g |
0.0% |
|
| Non-essential amino acid content |
0.0 g |
0.0% |
|
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid Name |
Content per 100 g of product |
% of Daily Value (DV) |
| Numerical |
Visual |
| Valine |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Histidine |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Isoleucine |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Leucine |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Lysine |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Methionine |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Threonine |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Tryptophan |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Phenylalanine |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
Non-essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid Name |
Content per 100 g of product |
% of Daily Value (DV) |
| Numerical |
Visual |
| Alanine |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Arginine |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Aspartic acid |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Glycine |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Glutamic acid |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Proline |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Serine |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Tyrosine |
0.0 |
0.0% |
|
| Cystine |
0.0 |
0.0% |
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LIPIDS AND FATTY ACIDS
| Name |
Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product |
% of Daily Value (DV) |
| Numerical |
Visual |
| Total Fat content |
100.0 g |
100.0% |
|
| Total unsaturated fatty acids |
82.25 g |
200.6% |
|
| Total Omega-3 fatty acids |
1.16 g |
116.0% |
|
| Total Omega-6 fatty acids |
53.52 g |
535.2% |
 |
| Total saturated fatty acids |
12.95 g |
51.8% |
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Unsaturated Fatty Acids
| Acid Name |
Content, g per 100 g of product |
| Palmitoleic C 16:1 (Omega-7) |
0.11 g |
| Oleic C 18:1 (Omega-9) |
27.33 g |
| Linoleic C 18:2 (Omega-6) |
53.52 g |
| Linolenic C 18:3 (Omega-3) |
1.16 g |
| Stearidonic C 18:4 (Omega-3) |
0.0 g |
| Gadoleic C 20:1 (Omega-11) |
0.13 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
| Acid Name |
Content, g per 100 g of product |
| Capric C 10:0 |
0.0 g |
| Lauric C 12:0 |
0.0 g |
| Myristic C 14:0 |
0.02 g |
| Palmitic C 16:0 |
10.58 g |
| Margaric C 17:0 |
0.07 g |
| Stearic C 18:0 |
1.85 g |
| Arachidic C 20:0 |
0.43 g |
| Behenic C 22:0 |
0.0 g |
| Lignoceric C 24:0 |
0.0 g |
Sterols
| Name |
Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product |
% of Daily Value (DV) |
| Numerical |
Visual |
| Total phytosterols |
607.6-968.0 mg |
1432.4% |
|
| Campesterol |
92.1-182.3 mg |
249.5% |
|
| Beta-sitosterol |
438.2-528.7 mg |
1208.6% |
|
| Stigmasterol |
61.2-77.3 mg |
197.9% |
|
| Delta-5-avenasterol |
11.8-64.6 mg |
95.5% |
|
| Delta-7-stigmastenol |
1.6-33.1 mg |
43.4% |
|
| Delta-7-avenasterol |
2.4-21.3 mg |
29.6% |
|
| Cholesterol |
0.0 mg |
0.0% |
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CARBOHYDRATES
| Name |
Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product |
% of Daily Value (DV) |
| Numerical |
Visual |
| Total carbohydrate content |
0.0 g |
0.0% |
|
| Mono- and disaccharides |
0.0 g |
0.0% |
|
| Glucose |
0.0 g |
0.0% |
|
| Fructose |
0.0 g |
0.0% |
|
| Galactose |
0.0 g |
0.0% |
|
| Sucrose |
0.0 g |
– |
– |
| Lactose |
0.0 g |
0.0% |
|
| Starch |
0.0 g |
– |
– |
| Maltose |
0.0 g |
– |
– |
| Dietary fiber |
0.0 g |
0.0% |
|
| Pectin |
0.0 g |
0.0% |
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