Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil
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Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil is a pure mustard cooking oil with added vitamins A and D, milder than traditional black mustard oil. It scores [F]CB4: nutrition earns a middle grade only through the added vitamins, ingredients are clean with one oil and no additives, and risk is high because pure fat is dense in calories. Use it by the spoon.
Ingredients, decoded
3 listed- Mustard Oil
- Vitamin A (25 IU Per Gram)
- Vitamin D (4.5 IU Per Gram)
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 899.4 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 99.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E | 23.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 750 µg |
| Vitamin D | 11.3 µg |
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What to know about Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil
A clean single oil, scored on its calories
Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil is a bottled cooking oil made from yellow mustard seeds, with vitamin A (25 IU per gram) and vitamin D (4.5 IU per gram) added. It is sold as a milder, smoother-tasting option than traditional black mustard oil, for stir-fries, pickles and everyday cooking.
Like any pure oil it is all fat: 99.93 g per 100 g, with no protein, carbohydrate, sugar or sodium. That comes to 899 kcal per 100 g, and about 270 kcal in the 30 g serve the pack prints. Saturated fat is 4.49 g per 100 g, about 1.3 g per serve. The vitamins are added: 750 mcg vitamin A and 11.25 mcg vitamin D per 100 g, plus 23.07 mg vitamin E.
The name is plain and accurate: the list is mustard oil and two vitamins. The front adds claims about omega 3, vitamin E and cholesterol that the panel only partly backs. CleanPlate scores it [F]CB4.
Why Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil scores [F]CB4
Nutrition is a C only because added vitamins A and D lift it; without them it would be an E. Ingredients are a B with one oil and no additives, and risk is a 4 on 899 kcal per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin D
- Energy
- 899 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
The oil has 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and no fibre, so the core nutrition score is zero. The grade comes from the micronutrient bonus: 23.07 mg vitamin E, 750 mcg added vitamin A and 11.25 mcg added vitamin D per 100 g.
Vitamins A and D are added, not natural, so the grade leans on fortification. Without them it would drop to an E.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Mustard Oil
- Main fat
- Mustard Oil
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is mustard oil with added vitamin A and vitamin D. No additive of concern is listed, no hydrogenated fat, and no label promise is hollow, so nothing costs ingredient points.
The omega 3 line on the front is not quantified, but it does not set a label-integrity flag, because the claim is not contradicted by the list.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Saturated fat
- 4.5 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Energy is the main driver: 899 kcal per 100 g, about 270 kcal in a 30 g serve. Saturated fat adds a smaller part at 4.49 g per 100 g, about 1.3 g per serve.
Sugar, sodium and trans fat are all 0 g, so they add nothing. The grade of 4 reflects calorie density, which any pure oil shares.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[F] Added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift this product's nutrition grade. Without them it would score lower.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
- +Green flag: No additives
Does Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil live up to its claims?
The name holds. The omega 3, vitamin E, antioxidant and cholesterol lines are framed more strongly than the panel supports: vitamin E is declared at 23.07 mg per 100 g, but no omega 3 figure is printed.
- Product nameHolds
“Yellow Mustard Oil”
The only ingredient besides two added vitamins is mustard oil, at 99.93 g fat per 100 g.
- On the packBe careful
“High in Omega 3 & Vitamin E”
Vitamin E is declared at 23.07 mg per 100 g, but no omega 3 amount is printed on the panel, so that half of the claim cannot be checked.
- On the packBe careful
“Helps in Maintaining Normal Cholesterol Levels”
The pack gives no figure behind this. Saturated fat is 4.49 g per 100 g, under the 5 g high line, but the oil is still 899 kcal per 100 g.
- On the packBe careful
“Natural Antioxidant”
The pack does not say what the claim rests on. The only related figure is vitamin E at 23.07 mg per 100 g.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Ingredients: Vitamin A, Vitamin D”
The retailer page shows a shortened ingredient line, vitamin A and vitamin D, while the pack shows mustard oil first, then both vitamins with their IU per gram.
What's in Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil?
Mustard oil leads the list, followed by added vitamins A and D. There are no additives. The thing to watch is how much you pour, at 899 kcal per 100 g.
The ingredient list, read for you
Mustard oil is the whole base. Vitamin A (25 IU per gram) and vitamin D (4.5 IU per gram) follow as added nutrients, so the oil is lightly fortified. There are no preservatives, antioxidants, flavours or other additives in the list.
Ingredients to watch
- Calorie densityConcern
899 kcal per 100 g, about 270 kcal in a 30 g serve, and about 90 kcal in 10 g. This is what sets the risk grade.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
4.49 g per 100 g, just under the 5 g high line, about 1.3 g in a 30 g serve.
- Omega 3 claimWorth watching
The front says high in omega 3, but the panel prints no omega 3 amount.
- Added vitamins A and DFine
750 mcg vitamin A and 11.25 mcg vitamin D per 100 g, both added. They are what lift the nutrition grade.
- No additives, no trans fatFine
One oil, no hydrogenated fat, trans fat 0 g, no sugar and no sodium.
What it doesn’t have
- No omega 3 amount is printed, despite the front-of-pack claim.
- No protein or fibre, as expected from a pure oil.
Who should eat Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil?
Occasionally in the sense of small amounts for most adults, children and anyone watching weight or blood sugar. A 30 g serve is about 270 kcal.
- Most adultsOccasionally
A 30 g serve is about 270 kcal, so measure it by the spoon.
- ChildrenOccasionally
No sugar or additives, but 899 kcal per 100 g means small amounts.
- Diabetes or prediabetesOccasionally
0 g sugar and carbohydrate, but the calories add up at 899 kcal per 100 g.
- Weight managementOccasionally
About 90 kcal in every 10 g poured.
Recipes with Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil
Use a teaspoon or two for a tadka, a stir-fry or a pickle. At about 90 kcal per 10 g, the amount you pour decides the calories.
Tadka for dal
A teaspoon of about 5 g adds roughly 45 kcal and carries the mustard flavour through the whole pot.
Mustard oil pickle
The pack names pickles as a use, and the oil is the main fat, so the batch carries 899 kcal per 100 g of oil you add.
Vegetable stir-fry
Measure about 10 g for a pan of vegetables, roughly 90 kcal, for a milder taste than black mustard oil.
Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil?
Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil is a pure mustard cooking oil with added vitamins A and D, milder than traditional black mustard oil. It scores [F]CB4: nutrition earns a middle grade only through the added vitamins, ingredients are clean with one oil and no additives, and risk is high because pure fat is dense in calories. Use it by the spoon. Nutrition C, ingredients B, load risk 4; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil?
Per 100 g, Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil has 899 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 99.9 g fat and 4.5 g saturated fat. One serve (30 g, the pack's serve) has 270 kcal and 0 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil?
3 ingredients, in label order: Mustard Oil, Vitamin A (25 IU Per Gram), Vitamin D (4.5 IU Per Gram).
Does Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 1 holds, 4 need care. "High in Omega 3 & Vitamin E" needs care: Vitamin E is declared at 23.07 mg per 100 g, but no omega 3 amount is printed on the panel, so that half of the claim cannot be checked. "Helps in Maintaining Normal Cholesterol Levels" needs care: The pack gives no figure behind this. Saturated fat is 4.49 g per 100 g, under the 5 g high line, but the oil is still 899 kcal per 100 g.
Who should limit Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil?
Most adults: occasionally. A 30 g serve is about 270 kcal, so measure it by the spoon. Children: occasionally. No sugar or additives, but 899 kcal per 100 g means small amounts. Diabetes or prediabetes: occasionally. 0 g sugar and carbohydrate, but the calories add up at 899 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil have?
Per 100 g, Patanjali Yellow Mustard Oil has 0 g added sugar, 0 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 4.5 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is under all three lines.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | CB4 | v5.0 | History starts here |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
