Omega Oil Comparison

Omega-3s are anti-inflammatories
Omega-6s are pro-inflammatories.

PURE Flaxseed Oil

248 Calories

28g Fat

3g Saturated Fat

4.9mg Vitamin E
0mcg Vitamin K

14,925mg Omega-3

3,556mg Omega-6

Blended Flaxseed Oil
248 Calories
28g Fat
2,000mg Omega-3
1,500mg Omega-6

Corn Oil

248 calories

28g Fat

4g Saturated Fat

4.0mg Vitamin E

.5mcg Vitamin K

325mg Omega-3

14,983mg Omega-6

Canola Oil

248 Calories

28g Fat

2g Saturated Fat

4.9mg Vitamin E

20mcg Vitamin K

2556mg Omega-3

5221mg Omega-6

Soybean Oil

248 Calories

28g Fat

4g Saturated Fat

2.3mg Vitamin E

51.5mcg Vitamin K

1901mg Omega-3

14118mg Omega-6

Rice Bran Oil

248 Calories

28g Fat

6g Saturated Fat

9mg Vitamin E

6.9mcg Vitamin K

448mg Omega-3

9353mg Omega-6

Wheat Germ Oil

248 Calories

28g Fat

5g Saturated Fat

41.8mg Vitamin E

6.9mcg Vitamin K

1932mg Omega-3

15343mg Omega-6

Coconut Oil

241 Calories

24g Fat

24g Saturated Fat

0mg Vitamin E

.1mcg Vitamin K

~ Omega-3

504mg Omega-6

All of these oils [with the exception of coconut] contain 248 calories and 28g of fat per ounce. Nearly identical. The variations lay in the omega count, and vitamin E & K amount.

Vitamin E [most to least]:
Wheat Germ 41.8mg > Canola Oil 4.9mg > Flaxseed Oil 4.9mg > Rice Bran Oil 9.0mg > Corn Oil 4.0mg > Soybean Oil 2.3mg > Coconut Oil 0mg

Vitamin K [most to least]:
Soybean Oil 51.5mcg > Canola Oil 20mcg > Rice Bran Oil 6.9mcg > Wheat Germ Oil 6.9mg > Corn Oil .5mcg > Coconut Oil .1mcg > Flaxseed Oil 0mcg

Saturated Fat Levels [least to most]:
Canola Oil 2g < Flaxseed Oil 3g < Corn Oil 4g < Soybean Oil 4g < Wheat Germ Oil 5g < Rice Bran Oil 6g < Coconut Oil 24g

Coconut Oil itself is unlike any other oil & that's why it's not included in the chart. It contains 241 calories, 24g of fat, ~ Omega-3, and 504mg of Omega-6 per ounce.Though it has very high levels of saturated fat at 24g. Horses are not designed to process saturated fat, as the molecular structure of coconut oil is similar to animal fat.

Overall pure flaxseed is by far the best oil to choose. Though it isn't easily found in stores, I've had to order mine online. A flaxseed [or linseed] blend made by AniMed is found in feed stores or easily ordered. Either way, flaxseed is the best oil to feed your horse in my opinion. Though Canola [the canola you buy in the grocery store] is 2nd best!

It is recommended feeding 1-3oz for skin & coat; and feeding 4-8oz for weight gain [except pure flaxseed you should not exceed 2oz daily]. It is not wise to exceed 8oz daily. I know a LOT of hard keepers, so hopefully this helps you all make wiser decisions when it comes to supplementing. Not all oils are created equal.

Edited Author's Note: Due to some of my recent readings & better understanding of how oils are processed; I do NOT recommend feeding Canola Oil. I have noticed since switching Derby to Canola due to the Omega-3 content, his coat has started to lack it's luster. Curious at to how this could be, did some digging. Canola oil is heat processed and chemically changed; once high in saturated fat. Not to mention that due to such heat processing the Omega-3s are destroyed and the oil is more prone to going rancid. You want COLD PROCESSED oils, it the difference between a high quality oil and a low quality oil. I would 100% recommend Flaxseed Oil. There is VERY VERY little information on Cocosoya oil so that's why it is not apart of this article. Though I have had positive experiences with Cocosoya when it comes to skin & coat. Flaxseed is the best.

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