| Oil |
Smoking Point |
Flavor |
Health/Nutrition |
| Canola |
High – 400F |
Mild flavor |
Lowest in saturated fat of all oils – helps lower cholesterol levels |
| Corn |
High – 450F |
Light taste – can be used in place of olive oil |
Believed to reduce bad cholesterol in the arteries |
| Grape Seed |
High – 400F |
Light taste – can be used in place of olive oil |
Believed to reduce bad cholesterol in the arteries |
| Nextra |
High – 450F |
Tallow, meaty flavor; generally a flavor enhancer |
No cholesterol and no trans fat; decreases LDL |
| Peanut |
High – about 450F |
Can add a rich, nutty taste, but does not absorb or transfer flavors |
Contains reversatrol, which is associated with reduced cardiovascular risk and reduced cancer risk; however, it can cause allergic reactions |
| Safflower |
High – 450F |
Bland, flavorless |
High in polyunsaturated fats – helps reduce total cholesterol and LDL |
| Sunflower |
High – 450F |
Generally bland |
High in polyunsaturated fats – helps reduce total cholesterol and LDL |
| Vegetable |
High – 450F |
Generally mild flavor |
Soy oil is high in polyunsaturated fats – helps reduce total cholesterol and LDL; partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVO) contain trans fats, which may increase risk of heart disease |