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Canola Oil: Nutritional Benefits, Calories & Health Facts

Canola oil can be substituted for any vegetable oil and offers numerous nutritional benefits, such as protection from heart disease.

  1. Calories

    • One serving (one tablespoon) of canola oil has 120 calories. These calories are from 14 grams of fat.

    Saturated Fat

    • Among common vegetable oils, canola oil has the lowest amount of saturated fat per serving, according to the American Dietetic Association. Canola oil is about 7 percent saturated fat.

    Omega-3 Fatty Acids

    • Canola oil contains an abundant amount of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). A heart healthy omega-3 fatty acid, ALA protects against inflammation and dangerous blood clots.

    No Dangerous Fats

    • Canola oil lacks trans fats. When consumed in excess, trans fats might cause heart disease.

    Antioxidants

    • Canola oil contains 25 percent of the daily value for vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect cells.

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