Corn oil (maize oil) is a refined vegetable oil high in polyunsaturated linoleic acid (omega-6, around 54%) and with a moderate smoke point (~230°C) suitable for frying and baking. It provides vitamin E (tocopherols) and plant sterols that can modestly lower LDL cholesterol. Its high omega-6 content means it contributes to an already omega-6-heavy Western diet pattern if used as the primary cooking oil.
Suitable for frying, baking, and general cooking; its neutral flavour does not overpower dishes. Balance omega-6 intake by also using oils higher in omega-3 or monounsaturated fat (rapeseed, olive, walnut).
Where Oil, corn Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E (alpha-TE) | 11.2 mg | 93% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.00 µg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.100 mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.010 mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Niacin equivalents (NE) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Chloride | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A (RE) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Zinc | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Iodine | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 51.3 g | — | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 29.9 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 0.000 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0.000 µg | 0% |
* % Daily Value is the proportion of an adult
EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) supplied by 100g of this food.
NRVs are the labelling standard — the same basis as the “%RI” figures printed on
food packaging — so these percentages are directly comparable with a shop label.
They are a single adult figure and do not vary by age or sex, which is why they
sometimes differ from UK dietary reference values: the NRV for vitamin C is 80mg
where the UK RNI is 40mg. When Nutriofia assesses your own intake in the
reports and trackers, it uses the age- and sex-specific UK values instead.
Fibre is shown without a percentage. Our fibre values use the UK
Englyst NSP method, while the published 30g daily goal is an AOAC figure — the two
are measured differently and a single percentage would mislead.
How we source and normalise our data →