Soybean oil
oil · base score 0.5 · also listed as soya oil, soyabean oil
What is it?
Soybean oil is an oil or fat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- oil
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 102 products
- Also listed as
- soya oil, soyabean oil
Common questions about soybean oil
Is Soybean oil good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain soybean oil?
102 UK products list soybean oil as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is soybean oil called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: soya oil, soyabean oil. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade soybean oil?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is soybean oil in dog food?
Soybean oil is a vegetable oil pressed from soya beans and is used as a concentrated source of dietary fat. It is rich in linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid for dogs. It also helps improve the energy density and palatability of the food.
Is soybean oil good for dogs?
Soybean oil supplies essential fatty acids and energy, which are part of a balanced canine diet. Some dogs are sensitive to soya, so watch for signs of digestive upset or skin irritation. If you suspect an intolerance, speak to your vet.
