Canola oil
What is canola oil?
About the ingredient canola oil. Including 629 recipes with canola oil, nutrition data, where it's found, and video.
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About
Canola oil is low in saturated fat, is high in monounsaturated fat, and has a beneficial omega-3 fatty acid profile. The Canola Council of Canada states that it is completely safe and is the "healthiest" of all commonly used cooking oils.
It has well established heart health benefits and is recognized by many health professional organizations including the American Dietetic Association, and American Heart Association, among others.
Canola oil has been authorized a qualified health claim from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration based on its ability to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to its unsaturated fat content.
There are a number of more recent studies that raise questions about the healthfulness of of any product (such as canola oil) due to the high ratio of Omega-6 vs Omega-3 fatty acids.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tablespoon (13g)Where found
Canola oil is usually found in the oils section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Canola oil is a member of the Fats and Oils US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does canola oil weigh?
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 13 |
| 1 teaspoon | 4 |
| 1 cup | 218 |
| In Chinese: | 菜籽油 | |
| British (UK) term: | Canola oil | |
| en français: | huile de canola | |
| en español: | aceite de canola |
Recipes using canola oil
There are 629 recipes that contain this ingredient.
