Rape seeds contain (%): oils: 40-45, protein: 18-22 (proteins are well balanced in amino acid composition, 5% of the total amino acids are sulfur-containing amino acids), fiber: 6-7, phospholipids: 0, 2-1.2.
Rapeseed oil is a rich source of essential polyunsaturated acids – linoleic (21%) and linolenic (up to 9%).
