Cottonseed · Gossypium
Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Herbs And Spices6 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Low nutrient density 11/100
How many beneficial nutrients Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
100% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 100%100.0 g per serving
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Protein 0%0.0 g per serving
What Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.9 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 51.9 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 200.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 51,500.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 800.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 22,700.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 2,300.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 800.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 17,000.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 51,500.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 100.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.0 g | |
| Histidine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 0.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 35.3 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 24.7 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.0 mg | |
| Choline | 0.2 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | |
| Magnesium | 0.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 0.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 0.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 0.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.0 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 324.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.0 g | — |
About Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking
Cottonseed is the seed of the cotton plant (genus Gossypium), a byproduct of the cotton industry that has long been valued chiefly for its oil. The seeds are pressed to make cottonseed oil, a neutral-flavored vegetable oil with a high smoke point that is widely used for frying, baking, salad dressings, margarine, and packaged snacks like potato chips. The oil is free of cholesterol and contains a mix of unsaturated fats and vitamin E.
Raw whole cottonseed contains a natural compound called gossypol that is toxic to people, so the seed must be carefully processed and refined before its oil is fit for the kitchen, while the protein-rich meal left over is used mainly as livestock feed. Cottonseed oil is a kitchen and food-industry staple rather than a snack eaten on its own. Store cottonseed oil in a cool, dark cupboard, tightly sealed, to keep it from going rancid.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking?
There are 883 calories in 100 g of Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking, or about 1,925 calories in 1 cup (218 g).
How much protein is in Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking?
Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking contains 0.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking?
Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking?
Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking provides 100.0 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking a good source of?
Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking is an excellent source of Vitamin E (235% DV) and Vitamin K (21% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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