Is coconut oil a seed oil?
No. Coconut oil is not a seed oil. About 2% PUFA, the most heat-stable common cooking fat.
Quick facts
| Seed oil? | No |
| Type | fruit oil |
| PUFA share | About 2% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 0.3 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
- Avocado oil, about 14% 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
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No, it is not a seed oil
Frequently asked
Is coconut oil a seed oil?
No. Coconut oil is not a seed oil. About 2% PUFA, the most heat-stable common cooking fat.
How much polyunsaturated fat is in coconut oil?
About 2% of the fat in coconut oil is polyunsaturated, roughly 0.3 g in a tablespoon.