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| Fatty acids | Sunflower oil | Flaxseed oil |
|---|---|---|
| C16 | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| C18 | 4.9 | 8.3 |
| C20 | 0.4 | 0 |
| C22 | 0.9 | 0 |
| C18:1 | 27.6 | 27.5 |
| C18:2 | 58.0 | 16.1 |
| C18:3 | 0 | 41.0 |
| C20:1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| SFA | 14.0 | 15.4 |
| MUFA | 28.0 | 27.5 |
| PUFA | 58.0 | 57.1 |
All values represent the percentage of total fatty acids.
SFA, saturated fatty acid; MUFA, monounsaturated fatty acid; PUFA, polyunsaturated fatty acid.
