Avocado Oil vs Olive Oil
Olive Oil wins on seed oil PUFA: about 10% of its fat versus roughly 14% for Avocado Oil, around 1x less per spoonful.
Per tablespoon that is an estimated 1.4g of PUFA against 1.9g. Values from USDA oil composition data, method on the methodology page.
| Avocado Oil | Olive Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| PUFA share of fat | ~14% | ~10% |
| Est. PUFA per tablespoon | ~1.9g | ~1.4g |
| Type | fruit oil | fruit oil |
| Seed oil? | no | no |
Avocado Oil
Pressed from avocado flesh, about 14% PUFA, high smoke point. The premium choice for health-focused kitchens, priced accordingly.
Advertised loudly by the few places that pay for it. See the verified seed oil free list.
Olive Oil
Pressed from olives (a fruit, not a seed), about 10% PUFA and mostly the stable monounsaturated fat that high-oleic seed oils try to imitate.
Named by some Italian and Mediterranean kitchens for finishing. See chains cooking in butter or olive oil.
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