Description
- Mustard oil is highly recommended for the reason that it is full of monounsaturated fatty acids. …
- Promotes Heart Health. …
- Treats Cracked Heels and Brittle Nails. …
- Protects Against Infection. …
- Helps Blood Circulation. …
- Good for Skin. …
- Relief from Cough and Cold. …
- Promotes Hair Growth
Mustard oil has an edge over other oils due to the optimum ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and low content of saturated fats. Its nutritional profile is given below.
AMOUNT PER 1 TSP (4 G) 1 TBSP (14 G) 100 GRAMS 1 CUP (218 G) 100 GRAMS | ||||||||
Calories 884 | ||||||||
% Daily Value* | ||||||||
Total fat 100 g | 153% | |||||||
Saturated fat 12 g | 60% | |||||||
Polyunsaturated fat 21 g | ||||||||
Monounsaturated fat 59 g | ||||||||
Sodium 0 mg | 0% | |||||||
Total Carbohydrate 0 g | 0% | |||||||
Dietary fiber 0 g | 0% | |||||||
Protein 0 g | 0% | |||||||
Vitamin A | 0% | |||||||
Calcium | 0% | |||||||
Vitamin B-6 | 0% | |||||||
Magnesium | 0% | |||||||
Vitamin C | 0% | |||||||
Iron | 0% | |||||||
Vitamin B-12 | 0% |
- Key Nutrients: It contains about 60% monounsaturated fats (MUFA), 21% polyunsaturated fats (PUFA), and 12% saturated fats. These fatty acids are considered ‘good fats’ as they do not get deposited on the arterial walls. Its pungent and sharp flavor can be attributed to a compound called allyl isothiocyanate. It also contains glucosinolates that have antimicrobial properties. Mustard oil does not contain carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Being a vegetable source, mustard oil contains alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, an essential omega-3 fatty acid. One teaspoon of mustard oil contains around 0.8 grams of omega-3 fatty acid.
- Calories And Fat: One tablespoon of mustard oil contains about 124 calories. It contains about 14 grams fat, out of which 8.3 grams is monounsaturated fat, 2.9 grams is polyunsaturated fat, and 1.6 grams is unsaturated fat. It has a lower content of monounsaturated fats as compared to olive, flaxseed, grape seed, and peanut oils.
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