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Table 1 Chemical composition of oils

From: Effects of canola or olive oil on plasma lipids, lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 and inflammatory cytokines in patients referred for coronary angiography

Chemical Component

Canola Oil

Refined Olive Oil

Fatty Acid (per 100 g):

 Total SFAs

6.40

17.87

 Total MUFA

61.37

66.68

 Oleic acid

59.36

65.70

 Total PUFAs

29.20

11.75

 Linoleic acid

20.26

11.23

 Alpha-linolenic acid

8.48

0.48

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Lipids in Health and Disease

ISSN: 1476-511X