Is avocado oil a seed oil?
No. Avocado oil is not a seed oil. Fruit oil, about 14% PUFA, high smoke point.
Quick facts
| Seed oil? | No |
| Type | fruit oil |
| PUFA share | About 14% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 1.9 g |
Figures from USDA oil composition data. How we use them is on the methodology page.
Compared head to head
Other fats that are not seed oils
- Palm oil, about 10% PUFA
- Olive oil, about 10% PUFA
- Coconut oil, about 2% PUFA
- Butter, about 3% PUFA
- Ghee, about 3% PUFA
- Beef tallow, about 3% PUFA
- Lard, about 11% PUFA
More answers
Yes, it is a seed oil
Borderline
No, it is not a seed oil
Frequently asked
Is avocado oil a seed oil?
No. Avocado oil is not a seed oil. Fruit oil, about 14% PUFA, high smoke point.
How much polyunsaturated fat is in avocado oil?
About 14% of the fat in avocado oil is polyunsaturated, roughly 1.9 g in a tablespoon.