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Fat Chart & Nutrition Analysis

With its low saturated fat level, excellent balance of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, its versatility and light taste, canola oil has found an important place in the world's kitchens, food processing companies and restaurants.


Fats are made of smaller units called fatty acids.Canola oil is low in saturated fatty acids. In fact, it is lower in saturated fat than any vegetable oil found in supermarkets today.



 Nutritional Analysis
Based on two teaspoons (10 mL) of refined canola oil

Calories 83 cal
Total Fat 9.2 g
Saturated Fatty Acids 0.6 g
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids 5.8 g
Linoleic Fatty Acid (Omega-6) 2.0 g
Alpha-Linolenic Fatty Acid (Omega-3) 0.8 g
Cholesterol (no trace) 0 mg

What vitamins are found in canola oil?

Fats and oils like canola oil aid in the absorption of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Canola oil also contains Vitamin E and K. Vitamin E is an antioxidizing agent and may be a valuable tool in fighting cancer and heart disease. Vitamin K is vital for blood clotting.


 

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