Is soybean oil a seed oil?
Yes. Soybean oil is a seed oil. The biggest seed oil in the US food supply, usually sold as "vegetable oil."
Quick facts
The default American restaurant oil at roughly 60% PUFA, also labeled soya oil. Cheapest per gallon and what the big distributors stock by default.
| Seed oil? | Yes |
| Type | seed oil |
| PUFA share | About 60% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 8.2 g |
| On a label | soybean oil, soya oil, soy oil, and most "vegetable oil" |
Figures are the shares our estimates use (how we estimate).
Where you'll find it eating out
452 restaurant chains we track name soybean oil in their cooking oil information.
Compared head to head
Lower PUFA fats to use instead
- Coconut oil, about 2% PUFA
- Beef tallow, about 5% PUFA
- Butter, about 5% PUFA
- Olive oil, about 12% PUFA
- Avocado oil, about 16% PUFA
More answers
Yes, it is a seed oil
Borderline
No, it is not a seed oil
Frequently asked
Is soybean oil a seed oil?
Yes. Soybean oil is a seed oil. The biggest seed oil in the US food supply, usually sold as "vegetable oil."
How much polyunsaturated fat is in soybean oil?
About 60% of the fat in soybean oil is polyunsaturated, roughly 8.2 g in a tablespoon.
What is soybean oil called on an ingredient label?
On an ingredient label, look for soybean oil, soya oil, soy oil, and most "vegetable oil."
Do restaurants cook with soybean oil?
452 restaurant chains we track name soybean oil in their cooking oil information.