Is palm oil a seed oil?
No. Palm oil is not a seed oil. Pressed from the fruit of the oil palm. About 11% PUFA and very heat-stable.
Quick facts
| Seed oil? | No |
| PUFA share | About 11% of its fat |
| PUFA per tablespoon | About 1.5 g |
Figures are the shares our estimates use (how we estimate).
Other fats that are not seed oils
- Olive oil, about 12% PUFA
- Avocado oil, about 16% PUFA
- Coconut oil, about 2% PUFA
- Butter, about 5% PUFA
- Ghee, about 5% PUFA
- Beef tallow, about 5% PUFA
- Lard, about 21% PUFA
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Yes, it is a seed oil
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No, it is not a seed oil
Frequently asked
Is palm oil a seed oil?
No. Palm oil is not a seed oil. Pressed from the fruit of the oil palm. About 11% PUFA and very heat-stable.
How much polyunsaturated fat is in palm oil?
About 11% of the fat in palm oil is polyunsaturated, roughly 1.5 g in a tablespoon.