Canola Oil vs Vegetable oil

Vegetable oil And Canola have a lot in common,  you might even not no the difference if the bottles are side-by-side in your kitchen pantry. Both of these kitchen oils are pale yellow in color, neutral in flavor,  not that expensive, and have high smoke points, which makes them great for high heat cooking such as frying.

But can canola and vegetable oil be used  in fine recipes?

the answer is Yes!

Popular Canola oil

Whether you are frying chicken or potatoes, baking a favorite Cake, making a tasty stir-fry, or whisking up a simple vinaigrette, canola oil can be used instead of vegetable oil, and or vice versa with  a slight difference in flavor.

What’s the difference between these two oils, and why would you choose one over the other!

It all comes down to the amount of nutrition each one possess. Although these 2 oils are both plant-based oils,  canola oil comes from the rapeseed plant and vegetable oil is typically soybean-based or made from a blend of vegetable oils, and they also differ in their fat composition.

Popular vegetable oil

Plant-based fats are considered more heart healthy than animal fats And canola oil is generally believed to be a healthier choice because it is lower in saturated fat than vegetable oil.

Final Thought – Canola Oil vs Vegetable oil

If saturated fat is a concern to you, reach for the canola oil. Otherwise, you can use either oil with great taste and results.

But while you are busy investigating the canola and vegetable oils,  never forget the best and healthiest oil in the planet – The extra virgin olive oil if truly living healthy is what you are after.

Sincerely

Sam Ammouri