Olive Or Macadamia Oil

Olive oil and macadamia oil are edible plant oils used in cooking and dressings, both valued for their high monounsaturated fat content. Olive oil is typically richer in polyphenols, while macadamia oil is especially high in monounsaturated fats and low in polyunsaturated fats.

Beneficial properties

high in monounsaturated fats supports heart-healthy eating patterns contains antioxidant compounds low in carbohydrates source of vitamin E

Nutritional highlights

These oils are composed mostly of fat, especially monounsaturated fatty acids; olive oil provides polyphenols and vitamin E, while macadamia oil provides monounsaturated fats and smaller amounts of vitamin E.