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Oil supplement rich in linoleic acid
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (small) of Safflower oil supplement (5 g) has 40 calories. That works out to 884 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.5 mg of Vitamin E covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (small) · 4.5 g
40
KCAL / 4.5G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.34 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 4.5 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 1 g | 9 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 2 g | 18 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 3 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 5 g | 44 kcal |
| 2 teaspoon (medium) | 9 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 10 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 13.6 g | 120 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 27.2 g | 240 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 884 kcal |
Calculated from 884 calories per 100 g.
A safflower oil supplement is used as a source of linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid. It has no established role as a treatment for disease, and taking it does not guarantee a specific health benefit.
No, a safflower oil supplement has not been shown to cause meaningful weight loss on its own. It provides dietary fat and adds to food intake; it is not a substitute for a sustainable eating pattern.
There is no standard dose that applies to every safflower oil supplement. The amount depends on the product and whether it is a capsule or liquid, so follow its directions rather than assuming a serving size from another brand.
A safflower oil supplement can cause digestive discomfort, nausea, or loose stools in some people. Stop taking it if you develop a concerning reaction, and seek urgent help for signs of a serious allergic reaction.
Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats may help improve blood lipid levels, but a safflower oil supplement is not a proven cholesterol treatment. Do not use it instead of prescribed medicine or change your medication without medical advice.
No, a safflower oil supplement is not the same as conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA. Safflower oil is rich in linoleic acid; CLA is a different fatty acid, and products marketed as CLA may have a distinct formulation.
A safflower oil supplement is not a reliable way to lower blood sugar. Research does not establish it as a diabetes treatment, so it should not replace glucose-lowering medicine or a care plan.
Taking a safflower oil supplement with food may be more comfortable if it upsets your stomach. Some products have specific directions, so follow the label for that formulation rather than applying instructions from another safflower product.
Possibly, and the safety of combining a safflower oil supplement with blood-thinning medicine is not certain for every product. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist before using it, especially if you take medication that affects clotting.
Usually, no: a safflower oil supplement is intended to be taken as a supplement, not used as a cooking oil. Do not heat capsules, and use a liquid product for cooking only if its label explicitly says it is suitable.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.53mg · 10% DV
Vitamin K
0.32µg · 0% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 40 calories in 1 teaspoon (small) (4.5 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Safflower oil supplement is oil made from the seeds of the safflower plant, offered as a dietary supplement and known for its linoleic acid content. It may come as a liquid or in capsules; unlike ordinary cooking oil, it is generally taken in the form and amount indicated on its label.
Its flavour is usually mild and neutral. Liquid oil can be taken on its own or stirred into a cool food, while capsules are swallowed as directed. Nutritionally, it is almost entirely fat, with no protein or carbohydrate; the listed typical serving is a small teaspoon, about 4.5 g. If you use the liquid form, measure it and account for it alongside the other fats in your meals.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.34g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.59g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 336:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (336:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.