Which is better to use for cooking, Olive Oil or Coconut Oil?

So while coconut oil certainly isn't the magic bullet some claim, there's no need to avoid it completely, especially if it is used instead of butter or shortening in baked goods or to impart flavor in something like a curry dish. As a general rule, though, cooking with olive oil is the better choice for overall health. read more

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It depends on what you are cooking. No one oil is better than all others. Olive oil is pretty healthy, and adds it’s own flavor. Because of the flavor, I would say olive oil is better for cooking, and coconut oil for baking. read more

Where coconut oil and olive oil differ is in the types of fat they’re comprised of. Coconut oil is predominantly saturated fat (91%) and its remaining 9% is comprised of polyunsaturated fats (6%) and monounsaturated fats (3%). read more