Corn Oil vs Canola Oil
Canola Oil wins on seed oil PUFA: about 28% of its fat versus roughly 55% for Corn Oil, around 2x less per spoonful.
Per tablespoon that is an estimated 3.8g of PUFA against 7.5g. Values from USDA oil composition data, method on the methodology page.
| Corn Oil | Canola Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| PUFA share of fat | ~55% | ~28% |
| Est. PUFA per tablespoon | ~7.5g | ~3.8g |
| Type | seed oil | seed oil |
| Seed oil? | yes | yes |
Corn Oil
About 55% PUFA, pressed from corn germ. A longtime fryer oil and a common ingredient in margarine and blends.
Some fryers and many blends. See the soybean and blend fryer list.
Canola Oil
The mildest common seed oil at about 28% PUFA, and high-oleic canola runs far lower. Often the "better" oil a chain switches to.
Very common in fryers, alone or blended. See chains using canola.
Restaurants that cook with canola oil
217 restaurant chains we track name canola oil in their cooking oil information.
Frequently asked
Which has less PUFA, corn oil or canola oil?
Canola Oil carries less polyunsaturated fat: an estimated 28% of its fat versus about 55% for corn oil, per USDA oil composition data.
How much PUFA is in a tablespoon of corn oil?
Roughly 7.5g of PUFA per tablespoon, since a tablespoon of oil carries about 14g of fat and corn oil runs about 55% PUFA.
Which is more stable for frying, corn oil or canola oil?
Canola Oil is more stable: about 28% of its fat is polyunsaturated, against about 55% for corn oil, and polyunsaturated fat is the part that breaks down fastest under heat.
Is corn oil or canola oil a seed oil?
Corn Oil is a seed oil. Canola Oil is a seed oil.
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