Olive oilVSvegetable oil
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat and antioxidants; refined oil has a higher smoke point.
The figures
| Metric | Olive | vegetable | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 884 kcal | 884 kcal | Level |
| Saturated fat | 14 g | 15 g | +1 |
| Monounsaturated fat | 73 g | 23 g | −50 |
| Antioxidant polyphenols | High | Negligible | – |
| Smoke point | ~190–200 °C | ~230 °C | – |
Δ reads left to right: vegetable oil minus olive oil, in the row’s own unit. Neither column is marked as the winner, because the answer changes with what you came for.
Where they differ
- 73 g against 23 g. 3.2 times as much in the olive oil.
- 15 g against 14 g. 7% more in the vegetable oil.
- High in the olive oil, negligible in the vegetable oil.
- ~190–200 °C in the olive oil, ~230 °C in the vegetable oil.
- Calories, at 884 kcal each. A tie moves down here and stops taking up space.
The verdict
Reach for the olive oil
Extra-virgin olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat and antioxidant polyphenols linked to heart health: the better everyday choice for dressings and medium-heat cooking.
Reach for the vegetable oil
Refined vegetable oil has a higher smoke point for high-heat frying and a neutral taste.
Same calories; very different fat quality.
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