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Which oil is healthier, safflower or olive and why?

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Which oil is healthier, safflower or olive and why?

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I was surprised – I was totally expecting olive oil to win this one. As it is, the nutritional makeups of the two oils are extremely similar. I’m not sure that using one over the other will make any noticeable difference in your diet. The data below is for 1 Tbsp. oil, which is the usual serving size. Olive Oil Safflower Oil Saturated Fat 1.9 g. 1.8 g. Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4 g. 1.9 g. Monounsaturated Fat 9.8 g. 10.1 g. Omega-6 Fatty Acids 1318 mg. 1937 mg. Omega-3 Fatty Acids 103. mg. 0 Vitamin E 1.9 mg. 4.6 mg. There’s more; my favorite nutrition website has complete profiles of the two: here are links to both olive oil and safflower oil. Another oil you may want to consider is

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