Olive oil has a high smoke point.
Olive oil has a low smoke point, which means it should not be used for high-heat cooking methods.
Almond oil is good for sautéing.
Almond oil has a high smoke point and is suitable for sautéing, stir-frying and baking.
Peanut oil is good for sautéing.
Peanut oil has a high smoke point and is suitable for sautéing and stir-frying.
Sunflower oil is high in trans fat.
Sunflower oil is low in trans fat and high in monounsaturated fat.
Sesame oil is good for frying.
Sesame oil has a high smoke point and is suitable for high-heat cooking methods like frying-but it can be expensive and has a strong flavor.
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Coconut oil is good for baking.
Coconut oil is solid at room temperature and can be used as a substitute for butter in baking.
Canola oil is high in saturated fat.
Canola oil is low in saturated fat (7%) and high in monounsaturated fat.
Vegetable oil is a very good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Vegetable oil is generally not a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, it is made from a blend of different oils such as soybean, corn, and sunflower oil. Some of the highest omega 3 containing oils are Canola oil, Flaxseed oil, Mustard oil and Walnut oil.
Flaxseed oil is good for frying.
Flaxseed oil is not suitable for high-heat cooking methods like frying, it is best used as a salad dressing or added to smoothies.
Avocado oil is high in saturated fat.
Avocado oil is low in saturated fat (12%) and high in monounsaturated fat.
Safflower oil is good for deep-frying.
Safflower oil has a high smoke point and is suitable for high-heat cooking methods like deep-frying.
Grape seed oil is high in cholesterol.
Grape seed oil is cholesterol-free.
