Canola Oil vs Soybean Oil
Canola Oil wins on seed oil PUFA: about 32% of its fat versus roughly 60% for Soybean Oil, around 2x less per spoonful.
Per tablespoon that is an estimated 4.4g of PUFA against 8.2g. The shares are the ones our estimates use (how we estimate).
| Canola Oil | Soybean Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| PUFA share of fat | ~32% | ~60% |
| Est. PUFA per tablespoon | ~4.4g | ~8.2g |
| Type | seed oil | seed oil |
| Seed oil? | yes | yes |
Canola Oil
The mildest common seed oil at about 32% PUFA, and high-oleic canola runs far lower. Often the "better" oil a chain switches to.
Very common in fryers, alone or blended. See chains using canola.
Soybean Oil
The default American restaurant oil at roughly 60% PUFA, also labeled soya oil. Cheapest per gallon and what the big distributors stock by default.
The distributor standard; assume it when nothing is disclosed. See chains using soybean oil.
Restaurants that cook with canola oil
218 restaurant chains we track name canola oil in their cooking oil information.
Restaurants that cook with soybean oil
452 restaurant chains we track name soybean oil in their cooking oil information.
Frequently asked
Which has less PUFA, canola oil or soybean oil?
Canola Oil carries less polyunsaturated fat: an estimated 32% of its fat versus about 60% for soybean oil, by the shares our estimates use.
How much PUFA is in a tablespoon of canola oil?
Roughly 4.4g of PUFA per tablespoon, since a tablespoon of oil carries about 14g of fat and canola oil runs about 32% PUFA.
Which is more stable for frying, canola oil or soybean oil?
Canola Oil is more stable: about 32% of its fat is polyunsaturated, against about 60% for soybean oil, and polyunsaturated fat is the part that breaks down fastest under heat.
Is canola oil or soybean oil a seed oil?
Canola Oil is a seed oil. Soybean Oil is a seed oil.
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