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Energy
900 kcal · 45% DV target
A versatile, neutral-tasting oil with a high smoke point and a fluid texture, rapeseed oil is characterized by its exceptionally high proportion of heart-healthy unsaturated fats.
Rapeseed oil is a primary source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are well-established substitutes for saturated fats to help lower cardiovascular disease risk .410
Replacing solid fats like butter with rapeseed oil consistently reduces the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL-C (high-density lipoprotein, often called "good" cholesterol), a key marker for heart health .10
Systematic reviews of clinical trials indicate that rapeseed oil consumption can lower LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein, often called "bad" cholesterol) more effectively than oils higher in saturated fat, such as palm oil .110
Evidence from meta-analyses suggests that incorporating rapeseed oil into the diet may help improve anthropometric indices (body measurements), including waist circumference and body fat distribution .1
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
900 kcal · 45% DV target
100.0 g · 128% DV target
6.56 g · 33% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
9.31 g · Top 1% of fats & oils
20.0 g · Top 2% of fats & oils
22.0 mg · 147% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Keep away from heat sources to prevent rancidity.
Rapeseed has a relatively low carbon footprint compared to animal fats and palm oil, and often requires fewer pesticides.
The name 'canola' was coined in 1978 as a marketing term derived from 'Canadian oil, low acid' to distinguish it from traditional rapeseed varieties used for industrial purposes.