What is olive oil?
Olive oil is a type of oil.
What does olive oil do?
anti-inflammatory (2)
may prevent cancer (2)
good for skin (2)
What are types of olive oil?
extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)(2)
virgin olive oil(2)
regular olive oil (or pure olive oil)(2)
list or extra light olive oil (2)
What does extra virgin olive oil contain?
omega-6 fatty acids (1)
oleic acid (1, 2)
One tablespoon contains:
calories 119(2)
total fat 13.5 grams(2)
saturated fat 1.9 grams(2)
polyunsaturated fat 1.4 grams(2)
monounsaturated fat 10 grams(2)
cholesterol 0 mg(2)
total carbohydrates 0 mg(2)
protein 0 mg (2)
vitamin E (2)
Resources
1. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/corn-oil#recommendation
2. https://www.oliveoil.com/butter-vs-olive-oil-which-is-best/
