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Canola Oil
Smoke Point: 400°F, Best Uses: Frying, baking, salad dressings, Health Benefits: Low in saturated fats, high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, may reduce inflammation
Butter
Smoke Point: 302-350°F, Best Uses: Baking, sauces, sautéing, Health Benefits: Contains vitamins A, D, E, and K, may support gut health, contains butyrate
Corn Oil
Smoke Point: 450°F, Best Uses: Frying, margarine, industrial uses, Health Benefits: Contains phytosterols, vitamin E, polyunsaturated fats
Flaxseed Oil
Smoke Point: 225°F, Best Uses: Supplement, salad dressing, drizzling over dishes, Health Benefits: Rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), may reduce inflammation, supports heart health
Grapeseed Oil
Smoke Point: 420°F, Best Uses: Salad dressings, sautéing, frying, Health Benefits: High in omega-6 fatty acids, may support heart health, good source of vitamin E
Beef Tallow
Smoke Point: 400°F, Best Uses: Deep frying, traditional soap making, candle making, Health Benefits: High in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), contains saturated and monounsaturated fats, vitamin E
Avocado Oil
Smoke Point: 520°F, Best Uses: High-heat cooking, frying, drizzling over salads, Health Benefits: High in monounsaturated fats, may help absorb other nutrients, vitamin E-rich
Sunflower Oil
Smoke Point: 440°F, Best Uses: Frying, baking, margarines, Health Benefits: Low in saturated fats, may support heart health, source of vitamin E
Almond Oil
Smoke Point: 420°F, Best Uses: Frying, cosmetic uses, dressings, Health Benefits: High in monounsaturated fats, may support heart health, vitamin E-rich
Duck Fat
Smoke Point: 375°F, Best Uses: Roasting, confit, sautéing, Health Benefits: Rich in monounsaturated fats, contains oleic acid, may have a better fat profile than butter
Mustard Oil
Smoke Point: 480°F, Best Uses: Pickling, traditional Indian cooking, massage, Health Benefits: Antibacterial properties, high in monounsaturated fats, contains glucosinolates
Ghee
Smoke Point: 482°F, Best Uses: High-heat cooking, sautéing, medicinal uses in Ayurveda, Health Benefits: Lactose and casein-free, source of butyric acid, may reduce inflammation
Lard
Smoke Point: 370°F, Best Uses: Baking, frying, traditional cooking, Health Benefits: Source of vitamin D, monounsaturated fats, may improve ldl/hdl ratio
Palm Oil
Smoke Point: 450°F, Best Uses: Frying, processed foods, non-dairy creamers, Health Benefits: High in saturated fats, source of vitamin E tocotrienols, carotenes
Macadamia Nut Oil
Smoke Point: 410°F, Best Uses: Baking, frying, salad dressings, Health Benefits: High in monounsaturated fats, may support heart health, contains antioxidants
Coconut Oil
Smoke Point: 350-385°F, Best Uses: Baking, sautéing, skincare, Health Benefits: Contains medium-chain triglycerides, may boost HDL cholesterol, possesses antimicrobial properties
Vegetable Shortening
Smoke Point: 360°F, Best Uses: Baking, frying, pie crusts, Health Benefits: Low in trans fats (non-hydrogenated types), source of stearic acid, may have a neutral impact on blood cholesterol
Peanut Oil
Smoke Point: 450°F, Best Uses: Deep-frying, stir-frying, sautéing, Health Benefits: High in monounsaturated fats, vitamin E-rich, may improve insulin sensitivity
Walnut Oil
Smoke Point: 320°F, Best Uses: Salad dressing, finishing oil, dips, Health Benefits: High in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, may improve heart health
Sesame Oil
Smoke Point: 350-410°F, Best Uses: Stir-frying, seasoning, Asian cuisine, Health Benefits: Rich in antioxidants, may improve hair and skin health, contains sesamin and sesamol
Safflower Oil
Smoke Point: 450°F, Best Uses: Frying, salad dressings, margarine, Health Benefits: High in polyunsaturated fats, may support heart health, low in saturated fats
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Smoke Point: 320-405°F, Best Uses: Salad dressings, marinades, dips, low-temperature cooking, Health Benefits: Rich in monounsaturated fats, contains antioxidants, may reduce heart disease risk
Soybean Oil
Smoke Point: 450-495°F, Best Uses: General cooking, margarine, industrial uses, Health Benefits: Contains omega-3 fatty acids, may reduce cholesterol levels, good source of vitamin K
Rice Bran Oil
Smoke Point: 490°F, Best Uses: Frying, baking, salad dressings, Health Benefits: Balanced fat composition, may lower cholesterol levels, contains oryzanol
Red Palm Oil
Smoke Point: 455°F, Best Uses: Cooking, frying, flavoring, Health Benefits: High in antioxidants, source of vitamins A and E, may support brain health
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Smoke Point: 320°F, Best Uses: Finishing oil, salad dressings, dietary supplement, Health Benefits: Rich in unsaturated fats, may support prostate health, contains phytosterols
Schmaltz
Smoke Point: 375°F, Best Uses: Traditional Jewish cooking, frying, spread, Health Benefits: Contains monounsaturated fats, may add flavor to dishes, can be a butter substitute
Hemp Oil
Smoke Point: 330°F, Best Uses: Supplements, salad dressings, drizzling over food, Health Benefits: Rich in gamma-linolenic acid, supports skin health, balanced omega-3 and omega-6 ratio
Cocoa Butter
Smoke Point: 370°F, Best Uses: Chocolate making, cosmetics, baked goods, Health Benefits: High in saturated fats, may support skin health, contains stearic acid
Saturated Fat
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Margarine (Non-Hydrogenated)
Smoke Point: Variable, Best Uses: Spreading, baking, cooking, Health Benefits: May contain plant sterols, preferred over hydrogenated to avoid trans fats, varying fat content
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