Dietary sources of unsaturated fats include:
- avocados and avocado oil.
- olives and olive oil.
- peanut butter and peanut oil.
- vegetable oils, such as sunflower, corn, or canola.
- fatty fish, such as salmon and mackerel.
- nuts and seeds, such as almonds, peanuts, cashews, and sesame seeds.
Which oil is most unsaturated?
Extra virgin olive oil is highest in monounsaturated fats. Organic virgin coconut oil contains the highest levels of saturated fats.
Which cooking oil has unsaturated fat?
Unsaturated fats come from both animal and plant products. There are two types: Monounsaturated fats come from seeds or nuts such as avocado, olive, peanut and canola oils. Monounsaturated fat, in the right amounts, may reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol).
