Oregano 30.7
Thyme 30.5
Sage 23.4
Basil 21.8
Mint 8.8
THE OIL BUSINESS
Choose the healthiest fats and the right ones for the job. (All values are
per 1 tablespoon.)
CANOLA OIL Calories: 124
Saturated fat: 0.9 g__Monounsaturated fat: 8.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4 g__Trans fat: 0 g
USE FOR: Stir-fries, eggs, most any kind of frying since it stands up to
high heat.
PEANUT OIL Calories: 119
Saturated fat: 2.3 g__Monounsaturated fat: 6.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g__Trans fat: 0 g
USE FOR: Wok or deep-frying because of its high smoke point.
OLIVE OIL Calories: 119
Saturated fat: 1.8 g__Monounsaturated fat: 10 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g__Trans fat: 0 g
USE FOR: Vegetables and salads, because it’s more flavorful than canola
oil. For high-heat cooking, choose a variety other than extra-virgin.
Virgin and light olive oils both have higher smoke points, so they can
withstand more heat without imparting bitter flavors and potentially
toxic substances.
SESAME OIL Calories: 120
