№ 2 Avocado Oil
Avocado Oil
Avocado oil is made by extracting the oil from avocado pulp. Unrefined avocado oil has a smoke point of 480°F, while a naturally refined one has a smoke point of 520°F.
Avocado oil has 10 grams of MUFAs in a single tablespoon. Its remix rank of #2 would be higher if it weren’t for its 2 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon. Saturated fats affect our blood cholesterol levels and heart health.
Flavor Profile
It has a subtle, yet distinctive, flavor of avocado.
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Best Uses
Best in salad dressings, mayonnaise, or drizzled over grilled veggies. Its smoke point is the highest of any oil. It’s number 1 in handling high heat.
Avocado Oil Buy
Avocado oil has the highest smoke point of any cooking oil, 520°F ~ 271°C. This oil is perfect for high heat cooking.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Tbsp. (14 ml)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
Calories from Fat 120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
22%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.