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Soybean Oil

+1.2

A highly refined oil with a skewed omega-6 to omega-3 ratio that promotes inflammatory signaling in the body.

Ingredient score breakdown

Omega-6 linoleic acid

+1.5

Very high omega-6 content drives production of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids and cytokines.

Refined processing

+0.4

Industrial processing and solvent extraction can create oxidized lipids and trans fats.

Vitamin E

-0.7

Natural antioxidant content helps counteract some oxidative damage and inflammation.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Soybean oil is low FODMAP as the proteins are removed during processing.

Healthier alternatives

  • olive oil
  • walnut oil

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