is olive oil is a vegetable oil, isn't it?
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NO
Olive oil is a fruit oil,
The unfiltered versions are the best 😁
Olive oil has only ~8% linoleic acid.
For comparison:
sunflower oil 21%
sesame oil 45%
corn oil 52%
grape seed oil 70%
safflower oil 72+%
Here's what I was able to compile for a bit more information
| Oil Type | Linoleic Acid Content By Volume (%) |
|-------------------|----------------------------|
| Coconut Oil | 2 |
| Butter | 3 |
| Olive Oil | 3-21 |
| Palm Oil | 10 |
| Lard | 10 |
| Avocado Oil | 10 |
| Canola Oil | 15-30 |
| Safflower Oil (High-Oleic) | 15 |
| Flaxseed Oil | 14-22 |
| Peanut Oil | 32 |
| Safflower Oil (Traditional) | 75 |
| Sunflower Oil (High-Oleic) | 20-30 |
| Corn Oil | 58 |
| Sunflower Oil (Traditional) | 65-75 |
| Grapeseed Oil | 70 |
| Soybean Oil | 55 |
Sorry the format is weird
Many brands do mix in vegetable oils into their olive oils though.
I like California Olive brand, but only the 100% California line, not the global blend that sources olives from various countries. Increases chances of rancidity.
https://www.californiaoliveranch.com/products/100-california-everyday/41079566074040