Comparative properties

Comparative properties:

Comparative properties of common cooking fats (per 100g)

 

Total fat

Saturated fat

Monounsaturated fat

Polyunsaturated fat

Smoke point

Sunflower oil

100g

11g

20g

69g

225 °C (437 °F)[a]

Soybean oil

100g

16g

23g

58g

257 °C (495 °F)[a]

Olive oil

100g

14g

73g

11g

190 °C (374 °F)[a]

Corn oil

100g

15g

30g

55g

230 °C (446 °F)[a]

Peanut oil

100g

17g

46g

32g

225 °C (437 °F)[a]

Vegetable shortening (hydrogenated)

71g

23g (34%)

8g (11%)

37g (52%)

165 °C (329 °F)[a]

Lard

100g

39g

45g

11g

190 °C (374 °F)[a]

Suet

94g

52g (55%)

32g (34%)

3g (3%)

200°C (400°F)

Butter

81g

51g (63%)

21g (26%)

3g (4%)

150 °C (302 °F)[a]