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Rice bran oil: Nutrition and who it suits

Rice bran 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.

Rice bran oil

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 rice bran 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 T008. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is rice bran 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

Rice bran oil24%44%32%saturated 24%, mono 44%, poly 32%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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