Oil, rapeseed

Rapeseed oil is a vegetable oil extracted from rapeseed, used in cooking and food preparation. It provides fat and energy, along with vitamin E and vitamin K. Per 100g, it contains 100g of fat, including 6.6g of saturated fat, and provides 3696 kJ of energy and 22mg of vitamin E.

Most of the fat in rapeseed oil is unsaturated. Fat helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, while vitamin E helps protect cells from oxidative damage. Although its saturated fat content is relatively low, rapeseed oil is concentrated in energy, so the amount used affects overall energy intake. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.