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How do the fat profiles of different cooking oils compare?

Dietary fats are divided into three principal types of fatty acids: monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and saturated. Of the most commonly used cooking oils, olive oil has the highest percentage of monounsaturated fat. It’s for this reason that olive oil has been recognized by the FDA as a great choice for heart health. All grades of olive oil have the same amount of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.

cooking oil fat profiles

Grams per 1 tablespoon serving
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture FoodData Central

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