Avocado oil vs olive oil, which is better for cooking?

Is avocado oil better than olive oil and can frying with virgin olive oil be dangerous? Here's why avocado oil is best for healthy cooking in your kitchen. read more

by: Cassie Johnston Nutrition March 5, 2017 Step into the cooking oil section of any supermarket and you are bound to be confused. read more

Avocado Oil vs. Olive Oil. Both avocado and olive oil have a very similar fatty acid composition with over 70% of monounsaturated (healthy) fat. Both oils have a relatively high smoke point, and you can use them for cooking and frying. Avocado oil may fare a bit better in the vitamin department, but olive oil shines as a rich source of anti-inflammatory antioxidants. read more

Both refined olive oil and avocado oil have very high smoke points and have similar lipid profiles. However, the smoke point of refined avocado oil is even higher than that of refined olive oil, meaning that it will remain healthier even with high heat cooking. read more