Is olive oil a seed oil?
No. Olive oil is not a seed oil. Pressed from a fruit. About 12% PUFA, mostly stable monounsaturated fat.
Quick facts
| Seed oil? | No |
| Type | fruit oil |
| PUFA share | About 12% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 1.6 g |
Figures are the shares our estimates use (how we estimate).
Where you'll find it eating out
58 restaurant chains we track name olive oil in their cooking oil information.
Compared head to head
Other fats that are not seed oils
- Palm oil, about 11% PUFA
- Avocado oil, about 16% PUFA
- Coconut oil, about 2% PUFA
- Butter, about 5% PUFA
- Ghee, about 5% PUFA
- Beef tallow, about 5% PUFA
- Lard, about 21% PUFA
More answers
Yes, it is a seed oil
Borderline
No, it is not a seed oil
Frequently asked
Is olive oil a seed oil?
No. Olive oil is not a seed oil. Pressed from a fruit. About 12% PUFA, mostly stable monounsaturated fat.
How much polyunsaturated fat is in olive oil?
About 12% of the fat in olive oil is polyunsaturated, roughly 1.6 g in a tablespoon.
Do restaurants cook with olive oil?
58 restaurant chains we track name olive oil in their cooking oil information.