Mustard Oil Nutrition: Mustard oil has about 60% monounsaturated fatty acids(MUFA)(42% erucic acid and 12% oleic acid); it has about 21% polyunsaturated fats(PUFA) (6% the omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid(ALA) and 15% omega-6 linoleic acid(LA)) and it has about 12% saturated fats. This optimum ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and low content of saturated fats makes mustard oil more beneficial and preferred over several other oils available in the market. Mustard oil is reddish-brown or amber in colour and is known for its strong smell and pungent sharp flavour. The pungency of mustard oil is due to the presence of allyl isothiocyanate. This fatty vegetable oil is obtained by pressing mustard seeds. For now, let s understand Mustard Oil and its benefits in detail. Health Benefits of Mustard Oil Are: Cardioprotective Effects: Mustard oil is healthy edible oil it is low in Saturated fatty acid (SFA), high in MUFA and PUFA, especially alpha-linolenic acid and has a good LA: ALA ratio (6:5). In Myocardial Infarct(MI) patients using mustard oil, there was a reduction in arrhythmias, heart failure and angina. Thus, mustard oil is considered a healthy choice for patients with cardiovascular disorders. N6 (linolenic acid) and N3 (alpha-linolenic acid) are essential fatty acids that proved to be beneficial for the body. N6 PUFA lowers LDL cholesterol but can also decrease HDL, whereas N3 PUFA may lower triglycerides, blood pressure, inflammation, improve vascular function and sudden death.