Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil
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A realistic serve of Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil (1 tablespoon, 15 ml (13.65 g)) has 123 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 13.7 g fat, 0 g added sugar and 0 mg sodium. Per 100 g it has 900 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 100 g fat, 17 g saturated fat, 0 g added sugar and 0 mg sodium.
Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil is a physically refined cooking oil with added vitamins A and D and an antioxidant additive to keep it fresh. It scores [F]CC5: nutrition is held up only by the added vitamins, ingredients lose a few points for the antioxidant and missing percentages, and risk is at the top because it is pure fat. Use it by the spoonful.
Ingredients, decoded
4 listed- Physically Refined Sunflower Oil
- Permitted Antioxidant (TBHQ- INS 319)
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil:
| Energy | 900 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 100 g |
| Saturated fat | 17 g |
| Trans fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 750 µg |
| Vitamin D | 11.3 µg |
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Why Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil scores [F]CC5
Nutrition is a C only because of the added vitamins A and D, and ingredients are a C with a small cost for TBHQ. Risk is a 5, driven by 900 kcal and 17 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- Vitamin A, Vitamin D
- Energy
- 900 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
The core nutrition is empty: no protein, no fibre and no sugar, only fat. The grade comes from the added vitamins, with 750 mcg of vitamin A and 11.25 mcg of vitamin D per 100 g earning a small bonus.
Without that fortification the grade would fall to an E, so the vitamins are the whole lift.
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.
Mixed processing and additives
- Base
- Physically Refined Sunflower...
- Main fat
- Physically Refined Sunf...
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- TBHQ
02 Ingredient integrity: why C
The list is short and plain: physically refined sunflower oil first, then an antioxidant, then two added vitamins. That earns most of the ingredient points.
TBHQ (INS 319) costs ingredient points, and no percentages are declared on the list, which costs a small label point. Nothing on the pack is a hollow promise, so no label-integrity penalty applies.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Very high risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Saturated fat
- 17 g
- Trans fat
- 1 g
03 Load risk: why 5
Energy is the largest part of the risk number: 900 kcal per 100 g, about 123 kcal per tablespoon. Saturated fat adds to it at 17 g per 100 g, well above the 5 g high line.
Trans fat is declared at 1 g per 100 g, and no hydrogenated fat is listed, so the declared figure is accepted and counted. Sugar and sodium are 0, so they play no part. Together this puts risk at the top grade.
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
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (17g)
- −Red flag: Contains trans fat (1g)
- −Red flag: Contains TBHQ
Green flags
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil live up to its claims?
The vitamin and no-cholesterol claims hold, with 0 mg cholesterol declared. Chemical Free and 100% Purity need care, because the oil carries an added antioxidant, TBHQ, and two added vitamins.
- On the packHolds
“Rich in Vitamins A & D”
Both vitamins are added and declared: 750 mcg vitamin A and 11.25 mcg vitamin D per 100 g, about 102 mcg and 1.5 mcg in a tablespoon.
- On the packHolds
“No Cholesterol”
The panel declares 0 mg cholesterol. The retailer page says low in cholesterol, the pack says none, and the panel supports the pack.
- On the packBe careful
“Chemical Free”
The ingredient list includes TBHQ (INS 319), a permitted antioxidant additive, so the oil is not free of added additives.
- On the packBe careful
“100% Purity”
The oil is a single refined sunflower oil, but the list also has an added antioxidant and two added vitamins.
- On the packBe careful
“Immunity Boosting Nutrients”
Vitamins A and D are added, but only about 102 mcg and 1.5 mcg per tablespoon, and the pack gives no further detail on this claim.
What's in Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil?
Refined sunflower oil with TBHQ and added vitamins A and D. The antioxidant is the one additive to watch, and no ingredient percentages are declared.
4 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 1 low concern.
The ingredient list, read for you
Physically refined sunflower oil is the main ingredient, followed by a permitted antioxidant (TBHQ, INS 319) that slows the oil going rancid, then added vitamins A and D. The pack adds that it naturally contains vitamin E, but the amount is not printed. No percentages are declared for any ingredient.
The label numbers, read for you
The panel is all fat: 100 g per 100 g and 900 kcal, which is 123 kcal and 13.65 g fat in one tablespoon (13.65 g). Saturated fat is 17 g per 100 g, or 2.3 g per tablespoon, and trans fat is declared at 1 g per 100 g, about 0.14 g per tablespoon. Omega-6 is declared at a minimum of 49 g per 100 g and omega-3 at 0 g.
Protein, carbohydrate, sugar, sodium and cholesterol are all 0. Vitamin A is 750 mcg and vitamin D is 11.25 mcg per 100 g, from the added vitamins.
What the additives do
TBHQ (low concern): stops oils going rancid. A synthetic antioxidant that stops oils from going rancid. Permitted within limits, but common in heavily processed, oil-rich foods. More on TBHQ.
Ingredients to watch
- TBHQ (INS 319)Fine
An antioxidant that stops the oil going rancid, so it keeps on the shelf. It costs ingredient points.
What it doesn’t have
- The amount of natural vitamin E is claimed on the pack but not printed on the panel.
What to know about Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil
Pure cooking fat, with vitamins A and D added
Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil is a 1 L pack of physically refined sunflower oil, with an added antioxidant (TBHQ, INS 319) and added vitamins A and D. The label also says it naturally contains vitamin E. It is bought as an everyday, odourless cooking oil, and no percentages are declared for any ingredient.
It is 100 g of fat per 100 g, which gives 900 kcal, with no protein, carbohydrate, sugar or sodium. One tablespoon (15 ml, 13.65 g) has 123 kcal and 2.3 g saturated fat. The panel declares 1 g of trans fat per 100 g, about 0.14 g per tablespoon, even though no hydrogenated fat is listed. The pack counts 67 tablespoons in the bottle.
The front promises purity, no cholesterol and vitamins A and D, and the vitamins and zero cholesterol are real. But the oil also carries an added antioxidant, so a chemical-free claim needs care. CleanPlate scores it [F]CC5.
Who should eat Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil?
Best kept to measured spoonfuls for most adults, and rarely in large amounts for children or anyone watching weight, since one tablespoon is 123 kcal.
- Most adultsRarely
Fine in measured spoonfuls, but a tablespoon is 123 kcal and 2.3 g saturated fat.
- ChildrenRarely
Pure fat with 17 g saturated fat per 100 g, and the vitamins are a small extra.
- Diabetes or prediabetesCheck with your doctor
No sugar or carbohydrate, but 900 kcal per 100 g adds up quickly.
- Weight managementRarely
123 kcal per tablespoon, so the amount in the pan decides the calories.
Recipes with Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil
Measure the oil by the tablespoon, at 123 kcal each, and use it for stir-fries, a light tadka or a brushed pan rather than deep frying.
Vegetable stir-fry
Measure one tablespoon for the pan, which is 123 kcal for the whole dish.
Light tadka for dal
Heat a single tablespoon and temper the spices in it, rather than pouring freely at 123 kcal a spoon.
Shallow-cooked dosa or paratha
Brush the pan with a little oil instead of pouring it, since every tablespoon adds 13.65 g of fat.
Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil: common questions
Is Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil healthy?
Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil is high in saturated fat and calories, so it is best kept as a rare treat.
How many calories and how much protein are in Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil?
Per 100 g, Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil has 900 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 100 g fat and 17 g saturated fat. One serve (1 tablespoon, 15 ml (13.65 g)) has 123 kcal and 0 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil?
4 ingredients, in label order: Physically Refined Sunflower Oil, Permitted Antioxidant (TBHQ- INS 319), Vitamin A, Vitamin D. Flagged: TBHQ (low concern).
Does Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 2 hold, 3 need care. "Chemical Free" needs care: The ingredient list includes TBHQ (INS 319), a permitted antioxidant additive, so the oil is not free of added additives. "100% Purity" needs care: The oil is a single refined sunflower oil, but the list also has an added antioxidant and two added vitamins.
Who should limit Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil?
Most adults: rarely. Fine in measured spoonfuls, but a tablespoon is 123 kcal and 2.3 g saturated fat. Children: rarely. Pure fat with 17 g saturated fat per 100 g, and the vitamins are a small extra. Diabetes or prediabetes: check with your doctor. No sugar or carbohydrate, but 900 kcal per 100 g adds up quickly.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil have?
Per 100 g, Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil has 0 g added sugar, 0 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 17 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 high in saturated fat.
What does the CC5 score mean for Sunpure Refined Sunflower Oil?
The first letter (C) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (C) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (5) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: The core nutrition is empty: no protein, no fibre and no sugar, only fat. The grade comes from the added vitamins, with 750 mcg of vitamin A and 11.25 mcg of vitamin D per 100 g earning a small bonus. Ingredients: The list is short and plain: physically refined sunflower oil first, then an antioxidant, then two added vitamins. That earns most of the ingredient points. Load risk: Energy is the largest part of the risk number: 900 kcal per 100 g, about 123 kcal per tablespoon. Saturated fat adds to it at 17 g per 100 g, well above the 5 g high line.
Last reviewed November 4, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.
Label read on 4 November 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2026 | CC5 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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