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Cotton seed oil: Nutrition and who it suits

Cotton seed oil is best kept small for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause. 100 g has 884 kcal. One serving is one teaspoon (5 g), about 44 kcal.

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy884 kcal (calculated from fat)
Protein0 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Fibre0 g
Sugars0 g
Fat100 g

How many calories in one serving of cotton seed oil?

About 44 kcal for one teaspoon (5 g), and about 88 kcal if you have two.

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code T003. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is cotton seed oil good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Limit

One teaspoon (5 g) is about 44 kcal, so measure it.

PCOS and PCOD

Limit

One teaspoon (5 g) is about 44 kcal, so measure it.

Diabetes

Limit

One teaspoon (5 g) is about 44 kcal, so measure it.

Menopause

Limit

One teaspoon (5 g) is about 44 kcal, so measure it.

All four goalsLimitOne teaspoon (5 g) is about 44 kcal, so measure it.

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How it compares

Cotton seed oil28%20%52%saturated 28%, mono 20%, poly 52%Average of 14 oils and fats31%34%35%saturated 31%, mono 34%, poly 35%
  • Saturated: the kind to keep small, especially for heart health and diabetes.
  • Mono: monounsaturated, the main fat in mustard and groundnut oil.
  • Poly: polyunsaturated, with the omega-3 and omega-6 fats your body can't make.

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