Is peanut oil a seed oil?
Borderline. Peanuts are legumes, not seeds, but it is refined the same way and runs about 33% PUFA.
Quick facts
| Seed oil? | Borderline |
| Type | legume oil |
| PUFA share | About 33% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 4.5 g |
| On a label | peanut oil, groundnut oil, arachis oil |
Figures from USDA oil composition data. How we use them is on the methodology page.
Where you'll find it eating out
10 restaurant chains we track name peanut oil in their cooking oil information.
Compared head to head
Lower PUFA fats to use instead
- Coconut oil, about 2% PUFA
- Beef tallow, about 3% PUFA
- Butter, about 3% PUFA
- Olive oil, about 10% PUFA
- Avocado oil, about 14% PUFA
More answers
Yes, it is a seed oil
Borderline
No, it is not a seed oil
Frequently asked
Is peanut oil a seed oil?
Borderline. Peanuts are legumes, not seeds, but it is refined the same way and runs about 33% PUFA.
How much polyunsaturated fat is in peanut oil?
About 33% of the fat in peanut oil is polyunsaturated, roughly 4.5 g in a tablespoon.
What is peanut oil called on an ingredient label?
On an ingredient label, look for peanut oil, groundnut oil, arachis oil.
Do restaurants cook with peanut oil?
10 restaurant chains we track name peanut oil in their cooking oil information.