Is palm oil a seed oil?
No. Palm oil is not a seed oil. Pressed from the fruit of the oil palm. About 10% PUFA and very heat-stable.
Quick facts
| Seed oil? | No |
| PUFA share | About 10% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 1.4 g |
Figures from USDA oil composition data. How we use them is on the methodology page.
Other fats that are not seed oils
- Olive oil, about 10% PUFA
- Avocado oil, about 14% PUFA
- Coconut oil, about 2% PUFA
- Butter, about 3% PUFA
- Ghee, about 3% PUFA
- Beef tallow, about 3% PUFA
- Lard, about 11% PUFA
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Frequently asked
Is palm oil a seed oil?
No. Palm oil is not a seed oil. Pressed from the fruit of the oil palm. About 10% PUFA and very heat-stable.
How much polyunsaturated fat is in palm oil?
About 10% of the fat in palm oil is polyunsaturated, roughly 1.4 g in a tablespoon.