Which cooking oil is good for me?

Cooking oils differ mostly in their fats: how much is saturated, how much is omega-3 and omega-6, and how much vitamin E they bring. Pick a recipe that uses oil and see how each oil changes it, in the same amount.

Recipe: Besan Chilla chickpea pancake by Priya, with 27.2 g Vegetable oil · Choose another

Oils to compare (up to 4)
NutrientBesan Chilla chickpea pancake by PriyaThe recipe as it isper 100 gBesan Chilla chickpea pancake with olive oilVegetable oil → Olive oilper 100 g
Nutrient score89 Excellent89 Excellent
Calories164 kcal164 kcal
Total Fat7.96 g7.96 g
Trans Fat0 g0 g
Saturated Fat1.04 g1.03 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Monounsaturated Fat2.65 g4.83 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids0.12 g0.09 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.71 g1.11 g
Omega-6 Fatty Acids3.59 g1.02 g
Vitamin E1.27 mg1.27 mg
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)0 mg0 mg
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)0 mg0 mg
ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)0.094 g0.094 g
Arachidonic Acid0 mg0 mg
Medium-Chain Triglycerides0 g0 g
Omega-9 Fatty Acids2.03 g4.75 g
Protein6.49 g6.49 g
Water66.5 mL66.5 mL
Sodium14.7 mg14.7 mg
Total Carbohydrates19 g19 g
Sugar4.45 g4.45 g
Added Sugar0 g0 g
Iron1.59 mg1.62 mg
Calcium26.3 mg26.3 mg
Fiber3.76 g3.76 g
Magnesium50.5 mg50.5 mg
Potassium320 mg320 mg
Vitamin B120 mcg0 mcg
Vitamin D0 mcg0 mcg
Vitamin C7.55 mg7.55 mg
Folate (B9)125 mcg125 mcg
Iodine0 mcg0 mcg
Niacin (B3)0.7 mg0.7 mg
Phosphorus98.3 mg98.3 mg
Soluble Fiber0.71 g0.71 g
Vitamin A24.1 mcg RAE24.1 mcg RAE
Zinc0.85 mg0.85 mg
Chloride0 mg0 mg
Choline28.1 mg28.1 mg
Insoluble Fiber3.22 g3.22 g
Selenium2.42 mcg2.42 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.15 mg0.15 mg
Vitamin B60.19 mg0.19 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.056 mg0.056 mg
Copper0.19 mg0.19 mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.51 mg0.51 mg
Vitamin K25 mcg27.1 mcg
Biotin (B7)0.3 mcg0.3 mcg
Fluoride0 mg0 mg
Manganese0.52 mg0.52 mg
Molybdenum0 mcg0 mcg
Chromium0 mcg0 mcg
Leucine518 mg518 mg
Lysine411 mg411 mg
Polyphenols138 mg150 mg
Beta-Carotene273 mcg282 mcg
Isoleucine302 mg302 mg
Methionine77 mg77 mg
Oxalates18.8 mg18.8 mg
Threonine261 mg261 mg
Tryptophan75.9 mg75.9 mg
Valine334 mg334 mg
Flavonoids67.1 mg67.2 mg
Histidine234 mg234 mg
Lutein / Zeaxanthin0.66 mg0.66 mg
Lycopene0 mg0 mg
Phenylalanine369 mg369 mg
Purines27.8 mg27.8 mg

The largest amount in each row is in bold. ~12+ means at least 12: an ingredient has no value yet for that nutrient. Worked out from the ingredients with the GapPlate food library; estimates, not medical advice.

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