Is walnut oil a seed oil?
Borderline. A nut oil, not a seed oil strictly, but the community usually treats nut oils as seed oils.
Quick facts
| Seed oil? | Borderline |
| PUFA share | About 63% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 8.6 g |
| On a label | walnut oil, English walnut oil |
Figure from USDA FoodData Central. Our own method is on the methodology page.
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 walnut oil a seed oil?
Borderline. A nut oil, not a seed oil strictly, but the community usually treats nut oils as seed oils.
How much polyunsaturated fat is in walnut oil?
About 63% of the fat in walnut oil is polyunsaturated, roughly 8.6 g in a tablespoon.
What is walnut oil called on an ingredient label?
On an ingredient label, look for walnut oil, English walnut oil.