When you just came to the conclusion that olive oil is healthy for your health, suddenly, you may have read another study result that says that coconut oil is best for your health. No doubt, you are puzzled and confused which one to take. In this article, we will try to give you some idea of the healthy aspects of coconut oil and olive oil and some hard facts about them.
Let’s find them out
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil |
119 Calories | 116 Calories |
14 (g) Total Fat | 14 (g) Total Fat |
1(g) Saturated Fat | 12 (g) Saturated Fat |
9.8 (g) Monosaturated Fat | 0.8 (g) Monosaturated Fat |
1.4 (g) Polysaturated Fat | 0.2 (g) Polysaturated Fat |
0 (mg) Cholesterol | 0 (mg) Cholesterol |
Goodness of Coconut Oil - The Saturated Fats
Goodness of Olive Oil - The Monounsaturated Fats
Now the point is: Which Oil Is Better for Your Health?
The Verdict
So, from the table and discussion, it is clear that both coconut and olive oil are good for our health. But none of them are miracle fats. You need to consume both oils in small amounts. For cooking foods that need high temperature, like roasting, stir frying, you can use coconut oil as it has high temperature resistance. On the other hand, for simple cooking, use olive oil. But don’t use extra virgin olive oil for cooking, as heat at higher levels can destroy the Vitamin E and Polyphenol compounds in the Olive Oil. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a general physician.