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Safflower oil

 
Safflower oil
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What is Safflower oil?

A clear, flavorless oil, made from the seeds of safflowers. Safflower is high in polyunsaturated fats which makes it a good choice for salad dressings. It also has a high smoke point so it is a good candidate for an oil to use for frying.

Substitute for Safflower oil

Canola oil

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Nutrition Information For Safflower oil

Serving Size
1 cup
 
Calories
1927
Calories from Fat
1,962
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 218g
340%
Saturated Fat 14g
20%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Potassium
0g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
0%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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