Oil, corn

Corn oil is a liquid fat extracted from maize kernels. The figures supplied describe corn oil as an oil rather than as part of a prepared food. It mainly provides fat and energy, with 100g of fat, including 14g of saturated fat, and 3696 kJ of energy per 100g. It also provides 17mg of vitamin E per 100g.

Vitamin E helps protect cells from oxidative damage, while dietary fat helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Corn oil is concentrated in energy, so the amount used is relevant for people watching their energy or saturated fat intake. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.